Why do so few registered voters VOTE on voting day?

Every five-year election cycle, an average of 1.7 million additional South Africans register to vote, many off them are young, first-time registrants.

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However, according to the Outlier website, despite the increase in registered voters, the number of people who actually head to the polls come voting day has stayed remarkably consistent, especially since 2009.

‘Young’ voters aged 18 to 19, with their newly issued ID cards, usually record the highest turnout (80%) according to the Electoral Commission of South Africa.

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But it’s a different story for the 20- to 29-year-old age group.

In 2019, only 56% of registered voters in that category voted – which was 10% below the national average.

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Theirs was one of the lowest turnouts, with only the over-80s lower at 50%.

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WHY DO YOU BELIEVE FEWER AND FEWER REGISTERED VOTERS VOTE ON VOTING DAY?

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Note: All numbers have been rounded off