I get so irritated when my fellow young South Africans take this voting matter as a joke, they're now all over social media talking about giving the ruling party another chance because "it's better the devil you know" and because of some dance challenge on tiktok, makes me really wonder if we're living in the same country and seeing the same day to day struggles people go through
Firstly, I admit that I will not vote. I reported corruption and it was protected by parties that claim to be in opposition. That makes me think that they're funded by the same people. However, I'm not telling others not to vote. If they do, they should, at the very least, vote differently. Do not trust a politician who changes their marketing each election. Don't vote for a figurehead, vote for a policy. Or make a protest vote for the funniest party that has no chance. Just don't be vapid, don't allow you brain to only tik-tok for 30 seconds.
Hi Mike, Since 2017 there has been a movement in SA that will hopefully change your mind about voting: Its purpose is to change the existing faux-democracy into a truer form of democracy by instituting a Direct Elections system. This means that you vote for representatives at all levels, including the president, in their personal capacity, in your local constituency, and most importantly that you can recall them. The effect will be to enforce accountability, end the baneful, divisive influence of political parties and their funders on SA politics, end large-scale corruption, cadre deployment, overseas policy agendas etc. Parallel to the political goal is the social goal of educating and uplifting all South Africans to become as independent of government and corporate control as possible. This national unity is achievable by focusing on our shared values and principles, not on our differences. In fact, our cultural diversity is a source of strength and resilience. The Organic Humanity Movement OHM (the unit of resistance) is funded entirely by members and supporters, not by any corporates or NGOs. OHM is on the national and regional ballot for parliament in 2024, much to the consternation and dismay of the incumbents. Think of OHM as the party to end all parties.
You should've have begun with "The OHM is the party to end all parties!" - that's marketing :)
Lauren Bernardo, your leader, was DA, if I recall? I agree with her that political parties are gangs and that the only way to get ahead is to be loyal to the leader. That's Zille and DA politicians in a nutshell. She gets a bonus point for leaving the DA.
To play devil's advocate, my litmus test is honesty and fighting corruption. Where can I read about Lauren's experiences with the DA, and what track record does OHM having fighting political crime (of the parties they want to end)?
Towards kudos, getting on the ballot is a big deal. The Dagga Party must've helped when they switched their vote to the OHM, but collecting the signatures is an act to be proud of.
Lauren did work for the DA in the City of Cape Town yes. She resigned after she realized the extent of corruption and external policy influence. Lauren also started and ran the very successful #LeaveOurKidsAlone campaign against compulsory CSE in schools. She regularly appears on her husband Des's Beyond Politics Youtube channel. They have often discussed her DA experiences there. OHM is young. This is their first national election. The goal is to get at least one seat in parliament which will serve as a public & media platform to call out the other parties and to introduce legislation. Big push in 2026 municipal elections and hopefully victory in 2029. Yes, getting 14,000 signatures & ID numbers of registered voters in the limited time available was a huge undertaking by hundreds if not thousands of volunteers. The positive reaction of the signatories shows that there is a huge appetite for systems change among all sectors of society, even more so among poorer communities than among the middle class.
The biggest task is public awareness. The message sells itself.
I want more voices in Parliament so I hope they get that seat. OHM would be drowned out inside, but being an MP is an opportunity to be heard more by the Public outside.
Please send me a link to the best video wherein she speaks about DA corruption.
I get so irritated when my fellow young South Africans take this voting matter as a joke, they're now all over social media talking about giving the ruling party another chance because "it's better the devil you know" and because of some dance challenge on tiktok, makes me really wonder if we're living in the same country and seeing the same day to day struggles people go through
Firstly, I admit that I will not vote. I reported corruption and it was protected by parties that claim to be in opposition. That makes me think that they're funded by the same people. However, I'm not telling others not to vote. If they do, they should, at the very least, vote differently. Do not trust a politician who changes their marketing each election. Don't vote for a figurehead, vote for a policy. Or make a protest vote for the funniest party that has no chance. Just don't be vapid, don't allow you brain to only tik-tok for 30 seconds.
Hi Mike, Since 2017 there has been a movement in SA that will hopefully change your mind about voting: Its purpose is to change the existing faux-democracy into a truer form of democracy by instituting a Direct Elections system. This means that you vote for representatives at all levels, including the president, in their personal capacity, in your local constituency, and most importantly that you can recall them. The effect will be to enforce accountability, end the baneful, divisive influence of political parties and their funders on SA politics, end large-scale corruption, cadre deployment, overseas policy agendas etc. Parallel to the political goal is the social goal of educating and uplifting all South Africans to become as independent of government and corporate control as possible. This national unity is achievable by focusing on our shared values and principles, not on our differences. In fact, our cultural diversity is a source of strength and resilience. The Organic Humanity Movement OHM (the unit of resistance) is funded entirely by members and supporters, not by any corporates or NGOs. OHM is on the national and regional ballot for parliament in 2024, much to the consternation and dismay of the incumbents. Think of OHM as the party to end all parties.
You should've have begun with "The OHM is the party to end all parties!" - that's marketing :)
Lauren Bernardo, your leader, was DA, if I recall? I agree with her that political parties are gangs and that the only way to get ahead is to be loyal to the leader. That's Zille and DA politicians in a nutshell. She gets a bonus point for leaving the DA.
To play devil's advocate, my litmus test is honesty and fighting corruption. Where can I read about Lauren's experiences with the DA, and what track record does OHM having fighting political crime (of the parties they want to end)?
Towards kudos, getting on the ballot is a big deal. The Dagga Party must've helped when they switched their vote to the OHM, but collecting the signatures is an act to be proud of.
Lauren did work for the DA in the City of Cape Town yes. She resigned after she realized the extent of corruption and external policy influence. Lauren also started and ran the very successful #LeaveOurKidsAlone campaign against compulsory CSE in schools. She regularly appears on her husband Des's Beyond Politics Youtube channel. They have often discussed her DA experiences there. OHM is young. This is their first national election. The goal is to get at least one seat in parliament which will serve as a public & media platform to call out the other parties and to introduce legislation. Big push in 2026 municipal elections and hopefully victory in 2029. Yes, getting 14,000 signatures & ID numbers of registered voters in the limited time available was a huge undertaking by hundreds if not thousands of volunteers. The positive reaction of the signatories shows that there is a huge appetite for systems change among all sectors of society, even more so among poorer communities than among the middle class.
The biggest task is public awareness. The message sells itself.
I want more voices in Parliament so I hope they get that seat. OHM would be drowned out inside, but being an MP is an opportunity to be heard more by the Public outside.
Please send me a link to the best video wherein she speaks about DA corruption.