Voting behaviour and identity politics: reflections on the 2024 national elections in South Africa

The conference convened scholars and researchers from over 15 countries, fostering critical dialogue on contemporary geopolitical challenges and the global state of democracy. Discussions spanned comparative governance, political transitions, and the evolving dynamics of identity and participation in electoral politics. This engagement provided a valuable platform for international scholarly exchange and offered insights that will inform the Human Sciences Research Council’s ongoing research agenda, particularly in the area of democratic governance and political behaviour.