inside politics

Analysis of and commentary on South African politics.

Month: April, 2024

10 April 2024

Election 2024 [14]: The Action South Africa bullshit monster

Thread: “The Action South Africa bullshit monster” This thread looks at Herman Mashaba’s spin on ASA’s 2021 election results, explains his hostility towards market research, and sets out how the media have uncritically facilitated his deceit.

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7 April 2024

Election 2024 [13]: Busting the “disillusioned youth” myth

Thread: “Busting the ‘disillusioned youth’ myth” This thread seeks to challenge a common and popular narrative which suggests declining youth registration and voting patterns is best attributed to disillusionment, as opposed to apathy.