'I don’t see myself voting': Loss of faith in Soweto as polls draw near | IOL News

As South Africans head to the polls on May 8, the promise of jobs has again become election bait for voters desperate for employment, housing and infrastructure development, including flushing toilets and access to electricity. Speaking at the ANC’s election manifesto launch in January, President Cyril Ramaphosa, said: “We know many of our people are still struggling, they are in need of jobs and proper housing. The ANC is prepared to fix this.

Residents of Protea South, who have seen a number of political parties doing door-to-door canvassing in their area are angry at a government they say has ignored their needs while they have to live in shacks without electricity and proper ablution facilities. Monareng, who said she used to be an ANC Women’s League member, believes the ANC government has been neglecting the community because it is steeped in corruption and she no longer has faith in the movement, hence she decided to support the EFF.

“I have put my faith in the EFF because I trust them. We will give them a chance and see what work they can produce for communities in five years. If I don’t see any progress, I will not be active anymore because I’d be disappointed.”

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