In light of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent announcement that the day of the 7th democratic elections will take place on 29th May, many of mzansi’s favourite celebrities have taken to social media to encourage others make use of their rights and go to vote.
One of them is, entrepreneur and television presenter Bonang Matheba. The ever-vibrant media personality has been extremely vocal in her efforts of raising awareness on why voting this year is important.
Taking to the social media platform X, the star shared a series of posts encouraging fellow South Africans to vote.
In one of her more recent posts she wrote: “29 May 2024……Time to rock and roll… Please register to vote.”
She later shared a follow-up tweet revealing that she plans to be among the those who will be up extremely early on the day.
…ke tsoga ka 4AM that day! 4!
— Bonang Matheba ? (@Bonang) February 20, 2024
Furthermore, Bonang appears to not be the only one fed up on the choices the current government makes in running the country, but many more celebrities have united in this stance.
Taking to X, Zelda Grange, former personal assistant to the South Africa’s first black president Nelson Mandela, has done the same.
In a post of her own she tweeted:
It is your singular most important duty as a South African citizen to go and vote on 29 May. Make sure you are registered correctly. Information is freely available to all.
“With freedom comes responsibility” NRM— Zelda la Grange ©™✌ (@ZeldalaGrangeSA) February 21, 2024
In past, the actor and comedian, Siv Ngesi has done the same, and often highlights the pitfalls of the current ruling party.
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Meanwhile, well known podcaster Peneul has encouraged ordinary South Africans to familiarise themselves with how the state and its electoral systems are operated in order to better understand how our country is run.
1. Political Test for Voting Licence
2. Tax Payers/Volunteers have Heavier Votes
3. Be Able to Pick 400 MPs by yourselfCouples’ Cooking Date | 24 February 2024 | https://t.co/DPtjkwHM9a pic.twitter.com/yiXua4kboW
— Penuel The Black Pen (@GodPenuel) February 22, 2024
Also see: Siv Ngesi criticises ANC over Zuma’s ‘fire pool’
