Are South Africa's elections a racial census?

Key Points

• The research explores whether South African citizens' voting decisions are influenced by their identity or forced by political party dynamics.
• Qualitative analysis of voting behaviors and patterns among South African citizens.
• Comparison of electorate's partisan identifications against actual voting intentions.
• Evidence shows a discrepancy between how voters identify with parties and their voting behaviors.
• Findings indicate that political party dynamics may limit voter choice regarding identity.