With elections around the corner, it is time for citizens to stop enabling government corruption and realise that as voters in a democratic society, they hold the power. By demanding accountability and condemning mediocrity, citizens will put pressure on elected leaders and public servants to institute lasting changes, writes Themba Maseko.
At the end of May, the nation is expected to conduct an introspection about the numerous crises facing the country. These crises include rising levels of poverty, inequality, unemployment, crime, an energy crisis, and a loss of confidence in the state's capacity to fulfil its electoral and constitutional mandate.