Vox pop: What would you do if you were the president?
Youngsters give their thoughts on what they would do if they were president for the day.
Asanda Matlhare
Amogelang Dhlamini: If I were a president I would ensure every child was fed, and had access to basic needs. In the words of former President Nelson Mandela, 'Children are the future.'
With the national elections taking place today [May 29], we asked young learners what they would do if they were the president.
Being the president of a country comes with many things to ponder, how would you make a difference? Would it be longer breaks at school? Extra scoops of ice cream for everyone after dinner?
The Grade 2s and 3s at Saxonwold Primary School gave their thoughts on how they would hope to use this power and responsibility: