Cape Town – Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba has urged South Africans to make informed choices in the upcoming May elections during his Easter sermon at St George’s Cathedral.
He emphasised voting for candidates or parties that prioritise the needs of the poor and marginalised.
Makgoba highlighted the country’s inequality as a significant concern and stressed the importance of citizen participation in shaping the nation’s future.
“The future direction of South Africa rests on your vision of what our State will look like in the future and your judgment of who can build it,” EWN quoted him as saying.
He also called on South Africans to remain engaged in the political process beyond voting to ensure the implementation of desired changes.
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Additionally, Makgoba addressed the religious community, urging them not to remain neutral as the national elections approached.
South Africa is gearing up for the upcoming elections and reports indicate that the African National Congress (ANC) is deeply concerned about the threat posed by the Mkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), particularly in KwaZulu-Natal.
The emergence of the MKP, led by former president Jacob Zuma, has intensified the political landscape, potentially impacting the ANC’s long-standing dominance.
According to City Press, the ANC is deploying uMkhonto weSizwe war veterans to counter the MKP in KZN, reflecting the gravity of the situation.
A recent meeting of high-ranking ANC officials underscored the party’s apprehension about losing support in KZN, especially with the resurgence of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), the report said.
Meanwhile, The Citizen reported that despite objections to Zuma’s candidature for Parliament, the MK party asserts that he will still pursue a parliamentary position, even if it necessitates amending the Constitution.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
