We need Gen Z to make its X on the ballot

The demographic of those registered to vote is rapidly ageing, and that’s a problem for democracy

28 May 2023 - 00:00 By LINDIWE MAZIBUKO

One of the greatest threats to the legitimacy of our democracy is the way the population of registered voters is rapidly ageing...

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