Local government elections will be marked by disillusionment, IEC says (opens original article in a new tab)

The IEC warns that November local government elections will occur in a climate of deep disillusionment, with high levels of pessimism and disengagement, as trust in political institutions and leaders continues to decline.

• IEC describes November local government elections as the most challenging in 30 years with high pessimism and disengagement.
• Survey shows widespread disillusionment with political leadership and demands for authoritarian governance.
• Voter turnout has declined from 58% in 2016 to 46% in 2021, with low trust in political institutions.