Political youth wings lack real influence as entrenched, older politicians cling to power: Analyst

As South Africa heads towards the 2026 Local Government Elections, questions are being raised about the relevance and influence of political party youth structures.

Once powerful engines of mobilisation and leadership, are these structures still connecting with young people, or have they lost their voice and influence?

To unpack where the problem lies, whether today's youth leaders remain credible, and what needs to change, we are joined by political analyst Tshepo Matseba, who shares his perspective on the future of political party youth structures.

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