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.