HSRC on report on democracy appetite amongst South Africans

A recent study commissioned by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has revealed a troubling trend: public demand for democracy among South Africans has plummeted to an all-time low. According to the latest voter participation survey released by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), which tracks public confidence in the nation’s democratic systems, the enthusiasm for a democratic framework has eroded significantly over the last two decades. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Dr Benjamin Roberts, Strategic Lead and Research Director in the Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES) research division of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.