SONGEZO ZIBI | Why South Africans don’t vote is more critical than why they won’t vote against ANC
The public is tired of repetitive lines from political parties who do not take them seriously
30 October 2022 - 19:12
Last week there was a by-election in my hometown, Mthatha. The ANC’s Siphokazi Madyum secured 74% of the vote, beating the EFF and other parties by a mile. Once again, the commentariat wondered aloud why voters keep electing a party that has destroyed the town...
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