A number of South African voters are still deciding which party to vote for in the national and provincial elections and it is clear that opinions about the three biggest parties differ widely. For some perspective we can look the most popular opinions about each, expressed in the latest Ipsos Pulse of the People™. 

In the survey, respondents were presented with some statements and they had to indicate whether they “strongly agree’, “agree”, neither agree nor disagree”, “disagree” or “strongly disagree” with each of the statements. 

This press release will look at the opinions expressed by voters registered to vote on 8 May.  In each case the opinions of “All registered voters” will be compared to the opinions of the registered supporters of the three parties.

African National Congress (ANC)

Since the last national election in 2014, the ruling party has often been in the news for all the wrong reasons: Nkandla, the Gupta issue, allegations of corruption and state capture and many more.  Testimony at the Zondo Commission of enquiry is currently making headlines.

 

Full Statement Attached

 

Issued by Ipsos