Exams, elections and the youth vote: Expert warns of pressure on first-time voters – The Mail & Guardian

Exams, elections and the youth vote: Expert warns of pressure on first-time voters – The Mail & Guardian

Visit North West University press office South Africa’s upcoming local government elections could place thousands of first-time voters in a difficult position. As political parties prepare for a heated campaign season ahead of the elections on 4 November, Grade 12 learners may find themselves choosing between the ballot box and the examination room. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and the Department of Basic Education (DBE) may once a…