Karabo Ntanzi
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) says its hopeful to do well in the upcoming elections on 29 May. The party launched its Northern Cape election manifesto in Platfontein where they visited some families living in abject poverty.
The community consists of the !Xun and Khwe clans are complaining about electricity, water and sanitation.
The party also introduced their Northern Cape Premier candidate Jonathan Sukers. ACDP has about 7000 supporters in the Northern Cape with no seat in the provincial legislature.
ACDP President, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe accompanied by ACDP Women’s wing members and a Member of Parliament said they hope their policies based on Christian values will appeal to the masses in Northern Cape during the forthcoming elections. Meshoe lamented the living conditions of people in Platfontein. “We are not here with food parcels, we are here as people who say we want to serve you, we want to help you, we are speaking on behalf of people from Northern Cape who are suffering, change your vote to ACDP that cares for people, that will ensure that your life is treated with respect and proper services that you deserve.”
Sukers concurred with Meshoe saying they are ready to transform communities if they are voted into power. “I think the biggest change we need in this area is leadership. The reason why we are sitting with a community living in this state is because we don’t have leadership that cares. We believe as ACDP that if we are the ruling party, we will be able to bring transformation in this community.”
The party leadership visited the family of a 71-year-old widower, Musongo Jengu, who lives with his eleven adult children and grandchildren in a three-roomed house. While interacting with Meshoe Jengu said they are surviving on monthly government grants. “No one is helping us. We sometimes don’t even have food and we need blankets. Life is difficult since I am a single father. My wife died a long time ago, however, we are hoping for a change after the elections,” he said.
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