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A Surge of New Political Parties: Former Influencers Aim to Attract Disillusioned Voters, Registering with the Electoral Commission.
2024 Elections: Over 350 Registered Parties Offer Voters a Wealth of Options, Including 27 New Entries in the Last Quarter of 2023, Some Led by Former Political Influencers.
Despite the surge in new political parties, Heather Thuynsma, a Political Sciences lecturer at the University of Pretoria (UP), suggests that voter readiness for change may not align. She observes a trend where disillusioned voters tend to withdraw from the political process rather than support new parties.
Thuynsma emphasizes that the new party phenomenon appears more driven by individual politicians than a shift in voter sentiment. Additionally, she highlights potential financial challenges for newcomers, pointing out that sustaining a political campaign demands considerable resources, especially in a constrained economy with a limited donor pool.
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