Julius Malema pushes for compulsory voting as turnout declines

2026-02-08 - 08:19

Malema pushes for compulsory voting as turnout declines EFF leader Julius Malema has called for major changes to South Africa’s voting system, saying democracy is being weakened by low voter turnout. Malema wants voting to be compulsory and for citizens to be automatically registered as voters when they turn 18. Currently, voting in South Africa