Voter anger or apathy: Will South Africans turn out to demand change?

With South Africa’s November 4 local government elections just days away, voters face a critical choice: how do they hold political parties accountable for failing services, and can changing their vote reshape the country’s metros?
In this episode of The Political Arena, Business Day political editor Hajra Omarjee is joined by Sowetan editor Sibongakonke Shoba, TimesLIVE and Sunday Times digital politics editor Lizeka Tandwa, and Sunday Times senior political reporter Kgothatso Madisa to examine voter apathy, shifting political loyalties and the battle for control of local government.
The discussion looks at why some lifelong ANC voters are considering alternatives, whether the DA is also facing a loss of support, and what the rise of smaller parties means for coalition politics. The panel also questions whether parties in municipal coalitions are being held accountable for their roles in struggling metros — and whether political alliances are delivering stability or simply protecting positions of power.
With service delivery, political accountability and coalition negotiations at the heart of the election debate, one question remains: will voters turn out to demand change, or will staying away from the polls allow the status quo to continue?
Watch The Political Arena for analysis of the political choices shaping South Africa’s local elections ahead of November 4.#SouthAfrica #News