More than 26 million eligible South Africans will head to the polls to cast their vote in the 2021 municipal elections and the general consensus on social media is that the time is up for the African National Congress (ANC).
2021 municipal elections: South Africans call for ANC ousting
Legacy issues have plagued the ruling party’s popularity over the years. Rampant corruption orchestrated by a syndicate of elected public servants has destabilised state-owned enterprises.
On Election Day, the only time in a period of four years where ordinary South Africans have an influence in electing the leadership of their choosing, the sentiment around social media was clear.
Author of The New Apartheid Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh reminded South Africans of the ruling party’s failed 27-year promise of greener pastures.
The ANC has been telling South Africans to “trust the process” for 27 years. It’s time to stop trusting the process and start trusting our own eyes. #Elections2021
— Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh (@SizweMpofuWalsh) November 1, 2021
Sportscaster Robert Marawa quoted former president Thabo Mbeki’s sentiments when he cast his ballot on Election Day, where he categorically stated that “we need honest people not thieves [in government].”
“We need honest people NOT thieves!!” ~Thabo Mbeki (01/11/2021)#Elections2021 #votingday
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) November 1, 2021
Here are more reactions from ordinary South Africans on their view of the ANC’s chances in these elections:
I couldn’t find my ID Card today so I went straight to Home Affairs and did a temp ID.. Guys please go and Vote ANC out! #Elections2021 pic.twitter.com/7JvSrxHFTs
— Tinyiko (@TinyikoNtlurhi) November 1, 2021
As I go vote today I’ll never forget what the ANC led government is doing to the churches. I will not vote for the ANC! #NoVotesForChurchHaters#2021MunicipalElections #Elections2021 Election Day pic.twitter.com/1Te4F748eJ
— 🌻 (@itsprecious___) November 1, 2021
A vote for the ANC is a vote for crime. #Elections2021
— Ian Cameron (@IanCameron23) November 1, 2021
To think someone already went and voted ANC ekseni kanjeeee 😩😩😩#VoetsekANC#Elections2021 pic.twitter.com/C20sR5CE26
— Bongiwe (@InfluencerWanna) November 1, 2021