LOOK: This 'dating app' matches you to your perfect political party!
It's time to take the leap and swipe right for democratic love.
The South African general elections are almost here!
PODCAST: Democracy on the ballot in biggest elections year everWhile the current political climate in South Africa leaves much to be desired, there is no doubt that it's more important than ever for you as a citizen to make your voice heard.
One of the most valuable ways SA citizens can help their country is by registering to vote and actually participating and casting a vote in 2024.
But the whole process can be a bit daunting, especially if you are preparing to cast your vote for the first time ever.
QUIZ: Which political party best matches you?There are so many different political parties with different policies; there is almost an information overload and it can be scary when you fear that you might make the wrong choice.
Have no fear because Yoh Vote is here to help you!
The creators of the application have taken inspiration from others such as Tinder and Bumble, where you try to find your best romantic match, and put a slight twist on it.
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When using Yoh Vote, the user will "date" political parties in order to find the best match that aligns with the user's political views.
The information about the various parties on the app was sourced from their most recent manifestos and websites and when users want to "take it further" with any of these parties, they will be directed to their sites.
A lot of politics can seem quite inaccessible, there's lots of jargon and terms in the manifesto. This leaves many young people feeling like they don’t have the tools to enter the debate. There is this idea that young people don’t really care or they disengage, but I think the response to Yoh Vote shows that people are hungry for information about politics. It's just to get people thinking about 'where do I stand with on these issues and what are the topical issues'.
Here is a look at the bios for the political party profiles on the app:
The platform is also non-partisan, meaning they do not support any particular party.
What an innovative way to help people get political!
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