MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT

“A vote for a smaller party is not a wasted vote,” says PMC leader  Marius Fransman

The National elections are on the horizon, with 27.7 million registered voters heading for the polls.

After 30 years into the South African democracy people are dismayed at the empty promises and negative outcome of political parties.

With the emergence of new smaller parties voters will be spoiled for choice, the reality is that many remain undecided and may not vote.

With 52 registered parties on this years ballot paper, the list of choices may seem to be intimidating and overwhelming to many voters, resulting in a no-vote stance.

There has never been so many splits in the ANC-government since the coming of President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The DA is not in the clear either.  The DA vote has dwindled from 67 percent to 53 percent in the last National democratic elections.

The new kid on the block, People’s Movement for Change (PMC), led by Marius Fransman says, ‘we need new leaders.’

“We are committed to building a stronger, more equitable and prosperous South Africa for all.”

A snap survey with first time voters revealed many are undecided.  Some say their vote is not going to make a difference.

A first time voter from Salt River, Mikaeel Jonkers (18) says: “I’m not sure who to vote for.  There are too many parties to choose from.

“I’m not going to vote.”

Imam Shafiek Jacobs from Tenneson Street Mosque in Salt River urges residents not to vote for a political party who supports the Zionist-regime.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE reporter met up with a few political party members.. They had the following to say:

Al Jama-ah leader, Hon. Ganief Hendricks says: “We are committed to ethical governance and transparency.”

Joy Davids, from the GOOD says: “We must get the Democratic Alliance (DA) out.”

Nazier Paulsen from EFF says: “The EFF will implement practical steps to combat crime, unemployment and housing.

“We will train 100 000 police officers by December 2026.”

PAC’s Cassiem Khan says: “We stand by our people and will deliver. We ensure equality for all citizens.”

Khalid Sayed from the ANC says: “The ANC fully supports the people of Palestine.  There is a positive shift towards the ANC due to their stance on Palestine.”

Hanief Loonat from NCC says: “The coloured people are being marginalised.  We need to take back what belongs to us in the Western Cape.”