29 MAY 2024 has been characterised as Mzansi’s Freedom Day.
On this day, millions of South Africans will take to the polls to vote for a political party they see fit to govern the country.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the date on Tuesday, 20 February.
Various political parties have expressed their enthusiasm and welcomed Ramaphosa’s announcement.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomed this announcement as a countdown to a historic moment where Mzansi can rescue itself from 30 years of ANC failure, corruption, and state capture.
DA leader John Steenhuisen said this election is a turning point for South Africa, and it comes at a time when the nation needs it the most in three decades.
“The DA is fully prepared for the challenge ahead, and we are all systems go for the May 29 date. The DA is ready to fight this election so South Africa can win,” he said.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) shared the same sentiments, stating that these elections mark an opportunity for all South Africans to put an end to the misery they have suffered as a nation under the incompetent, corrupt and misguided governance of the ruling party for 30 years.
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“The 29th of May 2024 officially marks an opportunity for our nation to achieve true freedom, which centre of it sits Economic Freedom,” said EFF spokesman Sinawo Thambo.
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) spokesman, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, said they view 29 May 2024 as a day of freedom for the country.
“Let us together, embrace this date as a pivotal moment in symbolising an opportunity for the nation to liberate itself from the grips of a failed government once and for all,” he said.
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) said this is a critical moment for the country.
“It represents an unparalleled opportunity to embark on an ambitious endeavour to reconstruct the fabric of our society, placing the welfare of our nation at the forefront of our collective endeavours,” said UDM secretary general Yongama Zigebe.
Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi said the announcement also begins the countdown to a monumental election where nothing is guaranteed, especially for the political establishment, which has shown little respect for voters over the past 15 years, hence their vulnerability nationally, as well as in Gauteng, Western Cape and KZN.
“Democratic regime change can and will happen,” he said.
