ACDP believes voters can change South Africa
Voters need to be careful as to who they "kiss" at the polls on 7 May.
The political landscape has changed a lot over the last 20 years since South Africa has become a democracy and therefore South Africans need to be careful as to who they “kiss” at the polls on 7 May.
With this message dr Meddy Jospeph Katwala, the regional chairperson at the African Christian Democratic Party‘s constituency office wants voters to make their choice carefully.
He refers to various other political parties such as the Democratic Alliance (DA), the African National Congress (ANC) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
“I have never seen a political party that has to ‘hire’ a black face to gain voters and that is already an indication that this party has no vision and is not ready to govern.”
Katwala refers to the short-lived ‘marriage’ between the DA and Agang SA in terms of which the leader of Agang SA, Mamphela Ramphele would have stood as the DA’s presidential candidate instead of Helen Zille, the party leader.
“Both parties’ leaders kissed each other and if voters remember from the Bible, Judas kissed Jesus and later betrayed him. Therefore voters should be careful as they might be kissing into corruption and betrayal.”
The EFF he says is also not a worthwhile party.
“Why are they fighting? It seems as if they want to allow civil war in our country, which could lead to genocide, as South Africa is a diverse community.”
Katwala says that one needs to forget about the past and focus on the legacy left behind by the late former President Nelson Mandela.
“He left a legacy of reconciliation and forgiveness, and it seems as if Julius Malema, leader of the EFF, wants to divide the country.”
He says that every South African has done their bit in building South Africa and that it belongs to everyone that who lives here.
“Our political party is for everyone and we reckon that the people who wish to see a change should vote for us. When Christians vote they need to understand that when they place a cross next to our party, that it is a cross for Jesus.”
Katwala says the voice of the West Rand is powerful and if these voters wish to see corruption, abortions and so forth get demolished they need to make their mark.
“The ACDP promises to create more jobs and boost the economy. South Africa has a lot of resources for job creation.”
He says that their economic policy is created to benefit everyone and that they will stop the tendency where government positions get filled by friends and family.
This party, he says, is also concerned about the country’s citizens.
“A lot of our medical staff such as doctors and nurses are emigrating to other countries as they can’t do their jobs properly with the resources they have at state hospitals here. This is influencing the healthcare of millions of South Africans who can not afford private healthcare services. Our aim is to retain our medical staff and provide them with the necessary resources.”
The ACDP, Katwala says, is one of the parties that was able to stand the test of time during the last 20 years of democracy.
“The party was formed before the first democratic elections in 1994, and our leader, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe always has been there for the people. He has never been in a scandal or reported to be corrupt.”
Katwala concludes that the voter has the power to change South Africa into a better place by voting for a party that respects fellow South Africans and their needs, and has a vision to bring change.
