Born-free
- noun a member of a generation born in a country after its transition to democracy, in particular, post-apartheid South Africa - Oxford Dictionary.
South Africa will hold its sixth national and provincial elections on May 8. As part of our #Elections2019 coverage, IOL has asked 94 Born Frees for their views on the upcoming elections. Will they be voting? Who influences who they vote for, if anybody? What issue would most affect their decision on who to vote for?
While never having endured the brutality of apartheid, the Born Frees face their own struggles, including high unemployment, access to education and issues around identity.
Watch as we speak to 21-year-old intern and first-time voter Nneka Jonas.
"There's a lot that the governement has promised us and still hasn't delivered so I'll be voting for the party that I think is going to bring change," said Nneka.
#BornFree: 'The outcome of this election affects my life'
#BornFree: 'Elections should focus on issues facing our youth'
#BornFree: 'Government should provide us with school transport'
#BornFree: 'I want a bright future for South Africa'
#BornFree: 'When things go wrong I'll have the right to complain because I voted'
#BornFree: 'I am interested in free education'
#BornFree: 'The party I am voting for must represent my views'
#BornFree: 'I'd rather not vote than vote for the lesser of two evils'
#BornFree: 'It's almost like your vote gets drowned out by all the other votes'
#BornFree: 'There are smaller parties that stand for good issues'
#BornFree: 'All parties have ulterior motives'
#BornFree: 'There's no reason to vote, because there's no change'
#BornFree: 'I don't see any reason to vote'
#BornFree: 'We need to see actual change coming from the government'
#BornFree: 'Stop using taxpayers' money for unnecessary things'
#BornFree: 'We are facing our insignificance in the political system'
#BornFree: 'We thought IEC officials would register us at school'
#BornFree: 'So many parties have been promising houses'
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