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Susan Steenkamp retweeted
You cannot spend years benefiting from democratic representation and then dismiss the very democratic participation that made your political journey possible. It was through the votes of the people that South Africa got to experience Thabo Mbeki Junior in Parliament. That deserves some reflection.
But also, why didn’t he vote when his grandfather and current father Mbeki fought for this freedom? Or did being reminded that the real Mbeki Junior was taken by the regime hit a little too close to home?
And you still speak about the fragmentation of the black vote while actively contributing to the very problem you criticise. You cannot complain about divided votes while encouraging political disengagement. 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
In the end, the writing is on the wall—properly displayed in percentages.
It begs the obvious question: what is it about YOU that produced this performance? Why is it that you have lost almost half of your vote share? Yes, YOU!
As I have said before, go argue with the wall.
As for me, I did abstain. A deliberate, conscientious abstention.
The right to abstain is not limited to parliament or council sessions. It is very much constitutional, and available to all citizens—especially those who DO register to vote!
That our voter registration increases by millions every time is a sign of genuine interest. When they do not show up to vote, after turning out to register, they may very well be refusing to choose between different versions of failure!
Voting MUST NEVER be a conscription; it is a right that comes with responsibility—one that can’t be deployed without conscience.
Above all, NO ONE is entitled to people's votes. VOTES are earned, just like respect. To say otherwise is the gospel according to dictators.
How else can we explain that Mandela campaigned in 1994 and lost both KZN and Western Cape, yet Mbeki won both 10 years later? They earned the votes through results on the ground by improving the living standards of our people. They were NOT ENTITLED to them!
Those who protest by deliberately not voting or deliberately spoiling their vote are exercising as sacred a right as the right to vote! A true revolutionary should know that, and would listen to them, for they too have registered a view!
It is in line with this spirit—the letter of which is in the Constitution, that 'every citizen is free to make political choices'—that Ronnie Kasrils, alongside Barney Pityana and others, in 2014 called on people to protest by spoiling their vote.
I’m sure you’ll agree, these are stalwarts of the anti-apartheid movement. They understood that no one—NOT even their own comrades—is ENTITLED to votes.
But first, go to the wall, brother. There, the measure of your weight is fully determined."
Susan Steenkamp retweeted
The problem with this tweet now, is that it takes your argument back to the same egoism you said you detest in today’s politics.
In the end, the writing is on the wall—properly displayed in percentages.
It begs the obvious question: what is it about YOU that produced this performance? Why is it that you have lost almost half of your vote share? Yes, YOU!
As I have said before, go argue with the wall.
As for me, I did abstain. A deliberate, conscientious abstention.
The right to abstain is not limited to parliament or council sessions. It is very much constitutional, and available to all citizens—especially those who DO register to vote!
That our voter registration increases by millions every time is a sign of genuine interest. When they do not show up to vote, after turning out to register, they may very well be refusing to choose between different versions of failure!
Voting MUST NEVER be a conscription; it is a right that comes with responsibility—one that can’t be deployed without conscience.
Above all, NO ONE is entitled to people's votes. VOTES are earned, just like respect. To say otherwise is the gospel according to dictators.
How else can we explain that Mandela campaigned in 1994 and lost both KZN and Western Cape, yet Mbeki won both 10 years later? They earned the votes through results on the ground by improving the living standards of our people. They were NOT ENTITLED to them!
Those who protest by deliberately not voting or deliberately spoiling their vote are exercising as sacred a right as the right to vote! A true revolutionary should know that, and would listen to them, for they too have registered a view!
It is in line with this spirit—the letter of which is in the Constitution, that 'every citizen is free to make political choices'—that Ronnie Kasrils, alongside Barney Pityana and others, in 2014 called on people to protest by spoiling their vote.
I’m sure you’ll agree, these are stalwarts of the anti-apartheid movement. They understood that no one—NOT even their own comrades—is ENTITLED to votes.
But first, go to the wall, brother. There, the measure of your weight is fully determined."
Susan Steenkamp retweeted
No my brother. The constitution itself is a product of a political process derived from voting. Imagine if in 1994 people abstained in protest to the violence and intimidation that was playing out.
Susan Steenkamp retweeted
I recall back in 2022, at UJ APK you lectured us on the importance of voting. You said we must never make a mistake of thinking not voting is a solution, instead we would be at risk of selling our democracy to the white minority that would exercise that right and take over. 🫵🏽🤐
In the end, the writing is on the wall—properly displayed in percentages.
It begs the obvious question: what is it about YOU that produced this performance? Why is it that you have lost almost half of your vote share? Yes, YOU!
As I have said before, go argue with the wall.
As for me, I did abstain. A deliberate, conscientious abstention.
The right to abstain is not limited to parliament or council sessions. It is very much constitutional, and available to all citizens—especially those who DO register to vote!
That our voter registration increases by millions every time is a sign of genuine interest. When they do not show up to vote, after turning out to register, they may very well be refusing to choose between different versions of failure!
Voting MUST NEVER be a conscription; it is a right that comes with responsibility—one that can’t be deployed without conscience.
Above all, NO ONE is entitled to people's votes. VOTES are earned, just like respect. To say otherwise is the gospel according to dictators.
How else can we explain that Mandela campaigned in 1994 and lost both KZN and Western Cape, yet Mbeki won both 10 years later? They earned the votes through results on the ground by improving the living standards of our people. They were NOT ENTITLED to them!
Those who protest by deliberately not voting or deliberately spoiling their vote are exercising as sacred a right as the right to vote! A true revolutionary should know that, and would listen to them, for they too have registered a view!
It is in line with this spirit—the letter of which is in the Constitution, that 'every citizen is free to make political choices'—that Ronnie Kasrils, alongside Barney Pityana and others, in 2014 called on people to protest by spoiling their vote.
I’m sure you’ll agree, these are stalwarts of the anti-apartheid movement. They understood that no one—NOT even their own comrades—is ENTITLED to votes.
But first, go to the wall, brother. There, the measure of your weight is fully determined."
I’ll be spending this December in an EFF controlled ward. I’m the first in my bloodline to experience this 😍
#BREAKING
The EFF wins Ward 15 in Buffalo City after a recount.
After uIEC egoloza forcing us to a coin toss. The EFF said no siceli recount.
The EFF has now won 2 Wards in BCM that is Ward 15 (Beacon Bay and Gqobhas area) & Ward 47 (Quigney, Baysville, CBD& Beachfront area).
Mayor Xhakaza is also out
Tshwane MMC for Roads @tlangimich and Tshwane MMC for Human Settlements Aaron Maluleka have lost their seats in the Tshwane council. The ANC won only one PR seat and despite them coming in 2nd and 3rd on the list they did not get back in.
Tshwane MMC for Roads @tlangimich and Tshwane MMC for Human Settlements Aaron Maluleka have lost their seats in the Tshwane council. The ANC won only one PR seat and despite them coming in 2nd and 3rd on the list they did not get back in.
Susan Steenkamp retweeted
[COMMENT]: Something must be said about how the EFF is the only party, so far, that has managed to avert the complete chaos that are media scrums on the floor of the ROC when their leader(s) arrives.
Their presser is controlled and ordered.
#Elections2026 #LGE2026
Susan Steenkamp retweeted
#SebehambileNa needs to be our slogan in 2029
Angithi all the borders will be closed by then and BMA will be functional, incorrupt and efficient 👍🏾
Now that all the parties maJacinta supported are doing well electorally, according to @JacintaNgobese this means going forward bazohamba. Which means by 2029 no one will be asking EFF about immigration. Bo Mashaba and crew are now directly responsible for Hillbrow, etc.
Forget the grand press conference hyperboles: when the dust settles, Fraud’s Mayibuye movement didn't conquer the country. They scraped together roughly 10 seats nationally, and nearly all of them are localized right back home in Papa Penny’s backyard in Limpopo (Where @MYANC still holds a majority government {they don’t need or require coalition there}). They are not part of any coalition discussion, anywhere in the country. So much for a national revolution! @mayibuye_afrika @FloydShivambu
Susan Steenkamp retweeted
This is actually what's scaring them 😂😂😂😂, that's why they are coming with a new "EFF DECLINED" narrative. Kunzima
Now that all the parties maJacinta supported are doing well electorally, according to @JacintaNgobese this means going forward bazohamba. Which means by 2029 no one will be asking EFF about immigration. Bo Mashaba and crew are now directly responsible for Hillbrow, etc.
Susan Steenkamp retweeted
Tried and tested leader. At just 32yrs of age, a Master’s graduate and leader of her political party , @Ngwana_Badimu has achieved more than many can only dream of.
Now that all the parties maJacinta supported are doing well electorally, according to @JacintaNgobese this means going forward bazohamba. Which means by 2029 no one will be asking EFF about immigration. Bo Mashaba and crew are now directly responsible for Hillbrow, etc.
