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 22-year-old Dylan Manasse.
"When it comes to deciding who to vote for it's obviously a hard choice. It's almost like your vote gets drowned out by all the other votes where they just vote for one party and then your vote ends up just being null and void," said Dylan.
#BornFree: 'Elections expose the selfishness of politicians'
#BornFree: 'I won't be voting because I feel uneducated about what's going on'
#BornFree: 'I'm not going to vote because everyone has a hidden agenda'
#BornFree: 'It's super important to be able to take part in elections'
#BornFree: 'Voting is important because you have a say'
#BornFree: 'You just want someone who can run the country'
#BornFree: 'Even if my party doesn't win, at least I have a say'
#BornFree: 'Be careful and consider your vote'
#BornFree: 'I'd like to have a more business-friendly voice in Parliament'
#BornFree: 'I'm voting to make a change'
#BornFree: 'The elections will have a big impact on the economy'
#BornFree: 'This government has been playing us for a long time'
#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'
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