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Only 20% of a group of 2,000 metropolitan adults support what Julius Malema says and does, a survey reveals.

“This is in the same region as the 17% of September 2011, the 21% measured in mid-2010 and down on the 27% seen at the end of 2009,” the researchers said on Wednesday.

The study was conducted by TNS South Africa between April 13 and 24, before the African National Congress Youth League leader was expelled from the ANC.

Eight percent of those polled gave a “don’t know” response — down from 11% last year.

Asked to agree or disagree with the statement: “I support what Julius Malema says and does”, blacks were 27% in favour, whites 8 percent, coloureds 5 percent and Indians/Asians 6 percent.

Researchers found a drop in support for Malema among 18 to 24-year-olds — to 21%, from 26% in 2001 — and a rise among 35 to 59-year-olds.

Support among 35 to 59-year-olds rose to 19% from 13 percent, and for 50 to 59-year-olds it rose from seven to 14 percent. Support in the 60 plus age group rose from five to six percent.

His support levels reach 25% among the unemployed, compared with 19% amongst those working.

Twenty-one percent of men showed support for Malema, compared with 18% of women.

The gender difference was “particularly marked” for blacks at 29 percent for men and 25% for women.

However, the figure for blacks is slightly up on the 26 percent for 2011, but down on the 30% in 2010.

The eight percent support from whites is also up on the 2% in 2011, and 5% in 2010.

The figure for coloureds rose from zero in 2011 and seven percent in 2010.

In Gauteng, Malema’s overall support stood at 28%, up from 20% in September 2011. In mid 2010, it was 23 percent and at end 2009 it was 32%.

His highest support in Gauteng in the latest survey was in Soweto at 42% (23% September 2011, 34% mid 2010, 31% end 2009) and lowest in the Vaal Triangle at 19 percent (31% September 2011, 16% mid 2010, 30% end 2009).

In Cape Town it was 9% (11% for the three previous surveys); in Durban 10% (12% September 2011, 24% mid 2011, 32% end 2009); in Port Elizabeth nine percent (22% September 2011, 8% mid 2011, 17 percent end 2009); and East London 14% (nine percent September 2011, 25% mid 2011, 24% end 2009) and in Bloemfontein 11% (43% September 2011, 33% mid 2001, 40% end 2009).

In terms of language, support levels are highest among those whose home language is Setswana (36 percent) and the lowest among isiXhosa speakers (22 percent), with isiZulu home language speakers coming in at 25% and SeSotho speakers at 29%.

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May 16, 2012

MsKinkyakaKamaSutra

Only 20% of a group of 2,000 metropolitan adults
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Who are these adults, when and where do they conduct the surveys
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May 16, 2012

Mellow

Only 20% of a group of 2,000 metropolitan adults
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Haaaaaaaaahahaha some adults are stupid for sure


MsKinky Helloo girl hows you? me also wonders where they conduct them surveys
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May 16, 2012

MsKinkyakaKamaSutra

@Mellow

Long time not type, how are you doll
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May 16, 2012

LijahaSisu

Why were 25-34 year olds omitted from this survey and this are the majority of YL members.
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May 16, 2012

Mapholobakay1

We know these surveys...there are the only there to comfort some race which normally lose on elections. Skhuluma ngama facts thina.
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May 16, 2012

tpaz

survey or NOT , we love you juju!

Afriforum is sleeping these days....
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May 16, 2012

TKay

MsKinkyakaKamaSutra
Only 20% of a group of 2,000 metropolitan adults
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Who are these adults, when and where do they conduct the surveys
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My question exactly - when and how are this surveys conducted
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May 16, 2012

Doculam

Surveys can be misleading, but conducted correctly can definitely indicate a trend. Support for, or against Malema is anyhow not determined by the man himself anymore, but who you oppose. As clearly demonstrated by certain individual's dreams of becoming the President of the country(like the guys whos name is the capital of Japan).
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May 16, 2012

truthhurt

Inaccurate Survey, misconception such a mass deception! a know more than two million people who will vote for com Malema anyday, myself included.
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May 16, 2012

zaco'z

julius waya waya

waya waya gumba faya....chisa julius...they are trying to discredit you mofowethu...kwakwakwakwakwa
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