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NEWS & FEATURES
“We sincerely hope that by the mere casting of a vote the results will give hope to all South Africans and make all South Africans realise this is our country. We are one nation.”
- Nelson Mandela, 27 April 1994
“The right of a person to vote freely in democratic elections, to express him or herself without hindrance, to gather and associate as one wishes, to move freely in one's land - these are precious freedoms that lift the human spirit and give expression to our God-given rights.”
- Nelson Mandela, 22 November 2000
30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY
As the country gears up to commemorate 30 years of democracy, our team hit the road to assess the good, the bad and the ugly of service delivery in parts of the Eastern Cape over the last three decades
As the national and provincial elections draw closer, The Herald will be providing space for political leaders in the province to unveil their plans to tackle some of the most pressing issues
OPINION
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PARTY MANIFESTOS
ACDP
“Now is the time to elect God-fearing, competent servant leaders of integrity who understand the need for good stewardship of state resources, and are committed to restoring trust through Godly governance.”
- Rev Kenneth Meshoe, ACDP President
ActionSA
“ActionSA believes our manifesto offers the most credible alternative to the failed politics of the establishment. It will inspire millions of South Africans to take action by going to the polls on the 29th of May and voting for an alternative that prioritises the needs of our people. Because only action will fix South Africa.”
- Herman Mashaba, ActionSA President
ANC
“By renewing the mandate of the ANC, we build on the foundations of the 30 years of freedom. We continue the journey towards a better life with equal opportunities for all South Africans, now and into the future. Together, we will accomplish so much more.”
- Cyril Ramaphosa, ANC President
BOSA
“The time for political change in South Africa is now. As BOSA, we will rebuild our country through an integrated, citizen-centred approach that requires us to protect what we have built and to invest in a future we can all be proud of.”
DA
“The 2024 election provides a historic opportunity to rescue South Africa. For the first time in 30 years, South Africans have a realistic chance of electing a new government this year. For the first time in 30 years, the DA has a credible path into national government if enough of our voters turn out on Election Day.”
- John Steenhuisen, Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance
EFF
“The EFF, through its 10 years of active political engagement, positions itself as the forerunner of real economic change, advocating for policies that ensure inclusive growth and genuine empowerment of the black majority. Our manifesto for the 2024 elections, informed by public consultations, our founding principles, and parliamentary experience is a pragmatic action plan for governance.”
- Julius Malema, EFF President and CIC
FF+ Plus
“This Manifesto reveals a building plan for a better dispensation. It contains the FF Plus’s plan to bring about restoration in the short term as well as its policy positions for building a better dispensation.”
GOOD
“GOOD’s vision is for a fairer and just South Africa, where nobody is excluded from the good that it has to offer. Nobody is homeless. Nobody lives in poverty or hunger. Nobody feels the lingering effects of apartheid as they wake up each morning for their daily struggle. Everyone shares in the spoils of the wonders and opportunities that this rich and beautiful land has to offer.”
PA
“We in the PA have worked with a single-minded vision since the founding of the Patriotic Alliance in 2012 to build this party into what it has become and continues to become: a place for true patriots to be the change they want to see in South Africa, under the hand of a merciful God.”
- Gayton McKenzia, Patriotic Alliance President
PAC
“This 2024 Manifesto is an outcome of collective work by the various leaders at national, provincial, regional and branch levels. In the 2024 elections we are making a statement: Our Land and Our Legacy - our territorial heritage as a people — comes first. The African people are rising to reclaim the national space and achieve total liberation.”
- Mzwanele Nyhontso, PAC President
Rise Mzansi
“In this People’s Manifesto we demonstrate why our approach to politics, policymaking and leadership is what South Africa needs in this time of crisis. Let us go and get the government we deserve.”
- Songezo Zibi, National Leader: RISE Mzansi
UDM
“The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is a social democratic party with a strong moral sense, in both the social and economic areas. We advocate for a dispensation where our people can become wealth creators in their own right, so that there is less dependence on government. But that government must do more to create a conducive environment for our people to thrive.”
- Bantu Holomisa, President of the United Democratic Movement
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