Young Voters Become Force in South Africa
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Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
During the elections in South Africa, a great deal of attention was paid to young voters whose growing numbers have made them a new force in politics. The African National Congress won the elections thanks in part to the youth vote. But experts say young voters are less attached than their parents to the venerable liberation movement and this has not been lost on the politicians. VOA's Scott Bobb talked to some young voters in Soweto on election day and has this report.
