Zakes’ Sports Corner is writing an open letter to local political leaders from all parties that took part in the municipal national elections on November 4.

Dear political leaders, much has been said and written after these municipal national elections – good and bad!

The people have spoken, even if you feel that your political party deserved to be voted into power to run the local municipality.

The two are closely connected.

Addressing the question of what sports has to do with politics, Zakes’ Sports Corner wants you to understand that the two are closely connected through the poor state of local community facilities.

Voters supported these political parties because they want real change and improvement, a better future for their children, with sports forming a vital part of the community.

For some time, Zakes’ Sports Corner has advocated strongly for better sports facilities, noting that sports, especially football, play an important role in the country and help lower crime rates by encouraging youth engagement.

People don’t need arrogant leaders.

Zakes’ Sports Corner hopes and believes that the change in leadership will bring changes in the development of sports, especially in the Emfuleni areas.

For my entire life in the newsroom, yours truly, Zakes’ Sports Corner, highlighted the issue of the sports facilities. This issue was raised long before the Zone 7 and Zone 11 stadiums turned into neglected white elephants.

People don’t need arrogant leaders who serve their personal interests instead of the development of our community.

Zakes’ Sports Corner believes that things are about to change as far as our sports facilities in our community.

Dear leaders, we can’t experience the same problem for another 10 years or so… Things must change!