Most pivotal election yet

This year was ushered in by violent protests across the globe; poverty and inequality have reached unbearable levels.

South Africans go to the polls in the most crucial and pivotal election in the history of our troubled and divided rainbow nation. Franklin D Roosevelt said: “In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed, it must be achieved.” Sadly, SA is a sick society, morally and ethically bankrupt.

Our elected officials have over the years vulgarised the emblem and good name of a 107year-old institution, and have given it an image of a den of thieves by running it like their own personal fiefdom. Corruption is the epicentre and vortex of the grave crisis.

We have over the past 15 years destroyed the legacy of Nelson Mandela, insulted the memory of John Dube, desecrated the sacrifices of Oliver Tambo, mutilated the dedication of Albert Luthuli, nullified the dreams of Govan Mbeki and shattered the ideals of Winnie Mandela. This year will change the course of our history. Vote wisely or you will get the government that you deserve.

Farouk Araie Johannesburg