President Ramaphosa made the comments during a visit to the town of Mqanduli in the Eastern Cape
MQANDULI - President Cyril Ramaphosa said that those who abstain from voting on 8 May would punish themselves, not government.
“When they don’t go out and vote and sit back, it’s a clear signal that they are not interested in the progress of our country. They’re not interested in the development of our county.”“I just want Mongameni to come back after the elections, to check how we’re feeling, to ask us and to see about the changes. He promised us, and we’re waiting to see. We are willing to see Mongameni make changes here in Mqanduli,” one resident said.
Meanwhile, opposition leaders said they were not invited to participate in the official Freedom Day celebration in Makhanda on Saturday.
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