Media role under focus amid concerns over youth election turnout – The Mail & Guardian

Media role under focus amid concerns over youth election turnout – The Mail & Guardian

Visit North West University press office With South Africa preparing for the 2026 local government elections, the role of the media in strengthening democracy and drawing in younger voters is under focus as analysts warn that low youth turnout remains a concern for the credibility of the electoral process. Dr Musara Lubombo, deputy director of the School of Communication at the North-West University (NWU), says the media plays a central role in …