Politics 15 November 2026, 12:00

ANCYL admits failure to win youth support as ANC reels from election losses

Political analysts say the ANC’s declining support among young voters reflects growing frustration over unemployment, poor service delivery and a lack of trust, after ANCYL president Collen Malatji admitted the youth league had failed to mobilise support for the party.

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