Insights from Generation Z 30 years on from Democracy

This report is the third part of a three part report exploring the 30/30/30 Project, a project created by Flux Trends and Student Village to introduce South Africa – and the world – to its future. Spearheaded by Dion Chang, Founder of Flux Trends, and Ronen Aires, author of Breach and co-founder of Student Village, both leading experts on youth insights in South Africa.

The Public Report covers certain aspects of the public lives of South Africa’s GenZ 30 years after democracy. It takes a closer look at their feelings towards democracy, voting, protest action and other areas of civic life.

This report looks at:

• This generation’s social justice barometer and its impact on decisions they make about civic participation
• Their level of civic engagement and participation.
• Their attitude towards politics and government
• The motivation behind why they vote or not vote
• The reasons behind their loyalty to this country 
• GenZs thoughts on the impact climate change
• The impact of discrimination on this generation
• If this generation see immigration in their future
• This generation’s vision of the future of South Africa

This report will help you to:

• Know what drives young people to participate in politics
• Explore the similarities and/or differences between our Gen Zs and their Western counterparts, highlighting opportunities in the gaps. 
• Gain insights on their attitudes towards civic/political behaviour 
• Understand this generation’s attitude towards politics (party politics vs personal politics)
• Find out whether they still have faith in democracy or not
• Get clarity on their position on issues related to politics.
• Get an idea of their attitudes towards, their future and the country’s future 
• Know the their perceptions of race.

These topics are just a fraction of what is explored in the Public Report. 

This report is a comprehensive and extensive exploration into the civic participation of South African GenZs, looking at what they are doing and where they are going. 

Who is this report for?

• Media, content creators, civil society, political leaders, corporate South Africa, entrepreneurs and elders in general
• Anyone who wants to understand and work with rather than against their future
• Anyone who wants to give young South Africans the impetus and agency to vote in the next elections

Want to engage this generation in active citizenry?

Then this report is for you! 

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