Generational Changes in Expectations of Democracy

70% of South Africans are under the age of 40
and hold the keys to the country’s political future.
Yet many have opted out of voting, with turnout
continuing to decline in last year’s highly
anticipated elections.
Join the IJR’s Research and Policy team for a
discussion with Elijah Scott, PhD Candidate at
Stanford University, on young South Africans’
political attitudes compared with older generations.
Insights will be shared by Nyasha Mcbride Mpani
and Shannon van Wyk-Khosa, with moderation by
Kate Lefko-Everett.