Of the 39.7 million South Africans eligible to vote, around 69.9% are registered to vote on 29 May 2024. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)
Elections are all about the numbers. It’s a game of statistical analysis, strategic number-crunching and, ultimately, the more numbers you have the more political power is gained. We take a look at some of the key numbers for the 2024 elections.
Of the 39.7 million South Africans that have a right to vote, 69.9% are registered to vote on 29 May – according to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).
Compared to men, about 3 million more women are expected to vote this year, with a 55% representation of registered voters. However, among the candidates, women only make up 42% of all those seeking elected office.
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