Tanya

I firmly believe that the upcoming general election in the next few months is the most important in our country's history to date. It's been 30 years of nationalist rule and as quickly as we moved forward in the early years, we have since taken many steps back by every conceivable measure. We need the masses to understand that we only get one chance every five years to hold ALL politicians to account for their actions! Last week, I sat down with @mikesham10 from @SONAcoza and he echoed the thoughts I've been feeling for a long time, but he also added additional nuance to the topic. ✅ I urge all of you, not only to vote, but encourage others to get registered to do the same. ✅ I urge you to remind your fellow South Africans that we shouldn't support politicians the way we do our favourite sports teams. ✅ I urge you to remember that when political parties don't feel the consequences of their actions, they will continue to run riot because they are not incentivised to alter their behaviour in any way. ✅ I am touching on the topic of politics more in 2024 than ever before because I can't sit idly on the side and watch this country not live up to its full potential. ✅ You may not agree with every sentiment of mine or Mike, but it's so important that we engage in civil debate rather than sit in silence on the sidelines. It's these very discussions that move us closer toward a beautiful future, rather than accepting the status quo. ✅ As always, I'm open to discuss the varying opinions shared by others in a respectful way. I ask that you do the same. But whatever you do, DO NOT stay silent.