Former SABC boss Hlaudi Motsoeneng has begged South Africans to vote for him on May 29, promising to make the country “prosperous”.
Motsoeneng, overshadowed by legal troubles from his tenure at the public broadcaster, has vowed to “transform lives” in a bid to wow voters.
“People of South Africa, I am asking you to vote for African Content Movement [ACM]. I want your lives to change so South Africa can be prosperous, for a South Africa that has a future for our children,” said Motsoeneng, speaking isiZulu, in a viral video.
Motsoeneng started the ACM in 2018, months after being fired from the SABC. He believes given a chance to be in public office he would change South Africans' lives for the better.
“I am pleading with you, my people, vote for the African Content Movement. There is no other party that will bring change to this country. Please vote for the ACM.”
WATCH: Hlaudi Motsoeneng's message to voters a few days before the crucial May 29 elections. Motsoeneng says only the ACM (African Content Movement) can make South Africa prosperous and asked voters to entrust his party with their votes. Vote for change, he added in his message. pic.twitter.com/8Ti6bDxWmk
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) May 23, 2024
Motsoeneng's political aspirations have been overshadowed by legal troubles stemming from his tenure at the SABC. He has been embroiled in a court case over a R11.5m bonus awarded to him while at the SABC.
The Johannesburg high court ordered him to repay the SABC R11,508,549 with interest, in 2022. Motsoeneng has been challenging the judgment since then.
Social media users took to X to show their amusement as Motsoeneng begged voters, while others commented he could make significant contributions in parliament.
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