Radisele youths choose to vote with their feet

Kgosi Mmereki described the low numbers as disappointing and worrisome, saying in some instances it was not uncommon for Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) registration officers to register an average of two people per day. He said the officers had revealed to him that those who came forward to register were mostly the elderly in their 50s and above, while the youth showed little or no interest to register.

“It is painful that ahead of elections, when people should take responsibility to elect leaders, some are dragging their feet,” Kgosi Mmereki said, further urging parents to push their children to registration points. On other issues, Kgosi Mmereki expressed concern over older men who are without O Mang identity cards.