Elections 2019

Nelson Mandela’s greatest achievement was one of great statesmanship. He managed to steer the country to a peaceful democracy. One that gave hope to all its citizens. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 (one of around 250 awards he received). He is referred to as the Greatest Stateman the world has seen.

Thabo Mbeki’s greatest achievement was probably his role in conflict resolution inAfricang the Sudan. The South African economy did fairly well under Mbeki. Mbeki was responsible for selling Mandela?s image to the world during the struggle against Apartheid.

Kgalema Motlanthe?s achievements were the creation of pension and education funds, as well as the enactment of a new wage scale that would soften the financial blow to mine workers when ore and diamond prices dipped.

Greenhills — Die party wat na die verkiesing aan bewind is, moet besef dat hulle vir Suid-Afrika se belastingbetalers werk, meen Frans le Grange van die Randfontein Belastingbetalersvereniging.
Volgens hom gaan die verkose regering na die verkiesing in die diep kant ingegooi word.
“Ons is baie dankbaar vir die reën regoor Suid-Afrika, maar daar sal ingegryp moet word, want soveel mense het al hul lewens in vloede in KwaZulu-Natal en die Oos-Kaap verloor. Tweedens sal daar ook ingegryp moet word wat plaasmoorde en moorde op taxibestuurders betref,” het hy gesê.
“Die verkiesing gaan baie interessant wees, want ons het 49 partye wat vanjaar aan die verkiesing deelneem. Ek is bekommerd, want ek dink nie dat al die kandidate besef watter groot verant-woordelikheid op hul wag nie. Hulle moet besef dat ons kiesers in ons eie tyd met ons eie voertuie na die stemlokaal toe ry om ‘n kruis by hul party se naam te trek, daarom moet hulle verantwoordelikheid aanvaar.”
Hy het gesê dat hy beslis gaan stem omdat dit elke Suid-Afrikaner se verant-woordelikheid is.
“Ek weet nie of daar enige groot veranderinge gaan wees nie, maar die regerende party moet hard werk en ‘n vyfjaar-strategie volg. Dan sal daar sukses wees,” het hy gesê.
Volgens hom is misdaad ‘n groot probleem in Suid-Afrika en dis die regering se plig om dit te bekamp.
Hy voel dat die polisie nie genoeg doen om misdadigers agter tralies te sit nie.
Die regering moet op skole, behuising, werkskepping en openbare vervoer fokus.
“Ons as belastingbetalers betaal die regering om hul werk te doen, daarom werk hulle vir ons,” het Frans afgesluit.

Mohlakeng — With the upcoming elections in mind, Docky Dithejane of Proud Fathers in Mohlakeng hopes that the country’s leaders will bring change that builds a better country for the next generation.
“There will be a lot of excitement on election day but it’s what comes after that matters. The people in our community have many different political views but I hope that whoever wins nationally and provincially realises how powerful our youth is,” he said.
He said that most problems in the community of Mohlakeng start with undisciplined youth.
“They start abusing drugs because of boredom or their circumstances, but when they grow up, they turn into criminals. The government needs to implement more youth programmes to make sure that the country will be in good hands when the next generation takes the lead. It’s also up to the government to build a better country for them. By shaping the youth, they are automatically shaping the country,” he said.
He said that he is praying for a safe, fair and peaceful election and hoping that it will bring change in the country.
“One of my colleagues, Mandla Hamnca, said that we need to get the youth thinking about politics because their voices are loud and they have the power to change this country when they get the chance to make their mark.”

West Porges — Zitha Engelbrecht, 64, of West Porges hopes that the 8 May national elections will bring peace and harmony in South Africa.
Zitha said she has lived long enough to have seen the good, the bad and the ugly of our country.
As a resident of Friendship Haven, an old age home in Randfontein, Zithia said she cannot wait to go to the polls on 8 May and vote for the party she believes will make South Africans’ dreams come true.
She said after seeing the many transitions the country has gone through, it is about time to finally bring about peace and unity, and eradicate discrimination and division.
“This can only be done through the party that I vote for, because I believe this is the party that can save us all.
“The problem is that for far too long, this country has been about one against the other. As a nation it is very important to note that each and every one has a role to play.”
Zitha said if we as a nation are to achieve what is good for South Africa, we should not oppress each other, and this is something that all parties should realise to create stability. She went on to say by learning to stand as one, the country will be a much better place to live in.
“I vote for this particular party because I expect them to bring about the change that all of us desire – the kind of change that will ensure that everyone is equal and all stand united, whether you are black or white,” Zitha said.
She said by casting her vote she wants to make sure that her fellow South Africans do not discriminate against each other on any basis.
“Especially when it comes to gender, I believe women should play more important roles, especially in policy-making to create an inclusive society.
“I believe that if these changes are brought about, the entire country will benefit and we will be able to live in peace and harmony,” Zitha added.