The 2024 elections feel a lot like 1994 as both old and young people are taking it upon themselves to create a better South Africa for the next coming five years.
Alfred Mulaudzi from Chiawelo shared his ideal government that needs to govern the country, “I am looking for the government that will be youth considerate in terms of job creation.
“We need leaders that will help us as the community to fight against crime and eliminate it. We need to feel safe in our country.”
Another concerned citizen from Dlamini emphasised on the type of government that should be entrusted with people’s lives. It should be one that looks after the upliftment of the economy.
“We are looking for a government that will look after us when it comes to the economy and inflation.
“We need balance, if the food increase, then so should our salaries. Because if you are poor, you cannot afford the present lifestyle, everything is expensive,” said Rebecca Mpanda.
The lingering inequality, with poverty and joblessness disproportionately affecting the township majority is the reasons why citizens are flooding the voting stations.
