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title: "Politically Aweh takes to the streets — 2024 elections"
description: "South Africa’s favourite satirical news show, Politically Aweh, is back with a timely episode focusing on the upcoming national elections, hosted by the ever-witty KG Mokgadi."
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author: "Politically Aweh"
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canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-05-22-2024-elections-politically-aweh-takes-to-the-streets/"
published: "2024-05-22T15:00:24"
updated: "2024-05-20T15:47:04"
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# Politically Aweh takes to the streets — 2024 elections

> South Africa’s favourite satirical news show, Politically Aweh, is back with a timely episode focusing on the upcoming national elections, hosted by the ever-witty KG Mokgadi.

By Politically Aweh · Published 22 May 2024, 17:00 SAST · Updated 20 May 2024, 17:47 SAST

## Key points
- In a hilarious yet eye-opening exploration, KG Mokgadi of Politically Aweh takes to the streets to reveal the shocking lack of knowledge among South Africans about the upcoming elections, highlighting the crucial need for voter education and the power of an informed electorate.
- KG Mokgadi hits the streets to test South Africans' election knowledge
- Many citizens unaware of political parties, voting date
- Politically Aweh episode emphasises voter education with humour
- Show highlights significance of informed electorate for democracy

## Content

In this episode, Mokgadi hits the streets to gauge how much – or how little – the average South African knows about the upcoming elections.

He uncovers the amusing and sobering reality that many citizens don’t know how many political parties there are, aren’t planning to vote, and are clueless about the voting date.

With humour and candid street interviews, the episode underscores the importance of voter education.

Politically Aweh serves up a delightful mix of laughs and lessons, delivering an impactful message about the power of an informed electorate. Tune in to see democracy in action, one street interview at a time. **DM**

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0REjI_v6oM)