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 20-year-old student Neo Roberts.
"I will encourage my friends to vote... because voting is important. You have a say and when you [have a] say, government has to listen to you because you contributed, you voted for them".
#BornFree: 'Prisoners have a deeper understanding of how society works'
#BornFree: 'We need new leaders who are prepared to change'
#BornFree: 'I believe that one vote can make a difference'
#BornFree: 'Whatever the outcome is, I hope change happens'
#BornFree: 'It will be difficult to choose a party to vote for'
#BornFree: 'I think God can change things in SA'
#BornFree: 'SA politics is like a chess game ... but a game of pawns'
#BornFree: 'I want a party who will deliver on primary healthcare'
#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'
Video: Khanyisile Ngcobo
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