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Perceptions Of Whether South African Voters Are More Likely To Support The DA If Helen Zille Left

This report investigates the perceptions of registered South African voters on whether they are more likely to vote for the DA if Helen Zille were to leave the party. The data in the report comes from two Foundation surveys. The first was a survey of 3 204 demographically and geographically representative registered voters conducted by the Foundation during July of 2022. That survey had a margin of error of 1.7%. The second was survey of 1 204 demographically and geographically representative registered voters conducted by the Foundation during September of 2024. That survey had a margin of error of 3%.

July 2022 - I would support the DA if Helen Zille left the party. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

By race

July 2022 - I would support the DA if Helen Zille left the party. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

By education

July 2022 - I would support the DA if Helen Zille left the party. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

By income

July 2022 - I would support the DA if Helen Zille left the party. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

By party affiliation

September 2024 - I would support the DA if Helen Zille left the party. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

By race

September 2024 - I would support the DA if Helen Zille left the party. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

By education

September 2024 - I would support the DA if Helen Zille left the party. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

By income

September 2024 - I would support the DA if Helen Zille left the party. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

By party affiliation

TENTATIVE CONCLUSIONS

The data suggests that around a third of voters would feel more inclined to vote for the DA if Helen Zille left the party. This figure appears to be holding steady over time.