Street Debate: Do South Africa's youths still trust political parties? I DW The 77 Percent

It’s been 30 years since South Africa’s first democratic elections and at the end of May South Africans have a wide range of political parties to choose from. Yet with several corruption scandals, high levels inequality and unemployment, we wanted to find out in our Street Debate if young people still believe that political parties will fulfill their promises.
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77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. Africa's youth holds the key to shaping the continent’s future. On our platforms we share their stories, their dreams and their challenges. Are you part of the 77 percent? Join the debate here on KZbin, and on the following platforms:
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[@DWThe77Percent]

"We want leaders who we can respect." This is what one of the participants said in our street debate while talking about South Africa. Would you agree with him? How do you see politics and politicians in SA? President Cyril Ramaphosa's ruling ANC party is projected to lose its majority in South Africa's general election on May 29. For many voters, the polls offer another shot at restoring hope for the nation's democracy. Here's more on it: www.dw.com/en/will-south-africas-2024-election-save-its-democracy/a-69093580

[@katlegoloveslife]

I agree with him. There's been change over the years, but it's been too slow, and political promises haven't been aligning with what has been delivered so far. At the same time, it would be unfair to not acknowledge efforts by many people in politics who actually want change, even those who are in the ruling party.

[@kevinlenyatsa3648]

When a 19 year old makes the most sense ✅

[@GaragePie22]

I'm voting ActionSA! I want a party that can build a strong secure economy and good jobs! Viva ActionSA!

[@fullmetaltheorist]

I am also voting Action SA.

[@louismzobe3073]

This 19 year old otile is sharp he spits fire he knows his story already at such a tender age

[@KoketsoR7]

The youth have alot to say, but lack action when it comes to voting or creating thier own movements.

[@eporter8213]

This’s a fact

[@TheMoorishCourtofAlShaniqua]

And what are you doing exactly? Why should an 19 year old take responsibility for a society YOU voted for in '94?

[@carolb8452]

The number of government employees earning over R1 million per year has increased by 450% from a decade ago, with 55,000 public workers now considered millionaires.

[@DWThe77Percent]

Interesting figures

[@kamogelok5315]

Screw 1994 we are 2024!

[@ChovichoOsvain-ur7td]

The 19years boy is very smart & he is heating the points.... the question was supposed to be "Does the youth needs to vote for ANC ?

[@mominlok4042]

ANC is the past now it's time for our youth. Vote Rise Mzansi with Faeeza. We need people that our youth can look up to. ❤Rise South 🇿🇦 Africa Rise.

[@dianasekatane6045]

By not voting who are u going to hold accountable for enforcement of their manifesto???

[@TheMoorishCourtofAlShaniqua]

Voting does not equal accountability, that's for commissions/tribunals/courts to decide.

[@stephenbright9316]

So, the youngsters have all the answers and the solutions on how to fix the country's problems, but majority have chosen not to register to vote? 🤔Sounds logical to me (grin). If anyone has not bothered to register to vote and make a change in their lives out of the misery under the anc, well then, stop complaining and put up with what you get. Simples. You only have yourselves to blame, try again in 5 years' time if there's anything left to salvage.😂

[@YETI_312]

Fair point. I get so angry seeing my peers not care enough. All they know is liquor and parties. You're right when you say more need to get up and go vote.

[@fullmetaltheorist]

There is a general sense of Pessimism in the youth.

[@TheMoorishCourtofAlShaniqua]

That's not our problem. The constitution must be amended to repeal the whole "if I don't vote, then my vote goes to the majority party" nonsense. I said I ain't voting, anything else is fraud. But I don't expect foreigners to understand.

[@TheMoorishCourtofAlShaniqua]

​@@YETI_312Stop speaking ill about us to impress Europeans. If the youth are out of order, who raised them?

[@ashleypatience9093]

Is there a way to vote for Otsile?

[@siyasto]

Don't vote don't complain

[@SitDownAndListenWithMe]

Thank you DW. There solution to the country's problems will emerge in the next 5yrs

[@DWThe77Percent]

Thanks for watching and we are at DW are committed to providing you quality conversations as this. Keep watching DW

[@kuchojoe500]

Great start with great finish of the program

[@DWThe77Percent]

we love that you are watching!

[@dineshanpillay5944]

Action sa 💚💚💚

[@selvinlouw]

When you not happy you vote for someone else.

[@bryanotieno7106]

Politicians are not our saviour

[@EmmaWamugo]

Hey Kimani😅, tell them Kenyan youths wish them the very best even though we are not that okay😂

[@queenemma4250]

Too many political parties. As long they don't cut or stop social grants we're good to go. Our senior citizens depend on them for survival. Le ka sere magogo le mdala bayo zola rona as youth re palwa. So my South Africans vote wisely....,

[@SizweCooks]

💯EFF

[@Sakhil.e]

Whether or not the youth trusts the government is irrelevant, the correct question to ask is if we know them enough to change

[@EzekielMyeni]

The inequality is not because of political parties but it's because of business that are owned by the few who don't want to end the inequality, until big business joins the fight to end the inequality it can never end

[@MrJengo22]

Lmao the ANC youth Leauge member said NOTHING 😂😂😂😂so embarrassing. The people in Alex are busy making Tea and cleaning the cars of people who work at Sandton 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@abrahammmotla2885]

Assalamu alykum. The rot started at the head. If as parents we indulge in soakin" our seed with alcohol & clothesless dancin' on tavern tables.... It's unbelievable we'll produce pedigree offspring...!!!

[@chaukelattovulture106]

Any person over the age of 70 years must explain in writing as to why they are voting a specific party. Most fossils are still voting for Nelson Mandela. 😅😅

[@mkveebiz219]

I was here can u see me

[@potatoman7475]

i also want to run the world

[@deraw2005]

YOUTH age should end at 29

[@khensk]

ANC youth guy saying a lot of nothing

[@mikolohouse]

Blek yoot😅

[@wedark243]

A 19-year-old man is amazing. If everyone wants the same things as he does, I think South Africa can be beautiful again.

[@suspiciousafternoon]

If there was a time to save South Africa it's now. The biggest mistake they can do is still voting for ANC on May 29th.

[@viwembande9497]

Don't come with Problems, come with Solutions. If Not ANC then Who and Why?

[@M3l_0N666]

@@viwembande9497 Uhm, people have been giving solutions for years. Especially from minorities, but do you think anyone wants to listen to those who actually have a reputation of building successful economies? Much of the majority think everything only evolves around them, when white people talk they talk about all South Africans, when many black people talk they talk about black people. Quite easy to spot. The DA has given solutions and have had many for so long. Overall SA is what you get when you put a modern economy in the hands of children who also have the audacity to tell the adults how the world works. Thats what i see when i hear ANC, EFF speak.

[@viwembande9497]

@@M3l_0N666 "DA IS DOOMSDAY FOR SOUTH AFRICA * I don't think any South African should support a Terrorists Party(DA). 2NDLY HISTORICALLY, THE DA HAS ALWAYS TOLD SOUTH AFRICANS WHAT THE ANC IS NOT DOING RIGHT BUT THEY NEVER BROUGHT FORTH HOW THEY CAN MAKE CHANGES. PARTIES LIKE EFF, VF PLUS, PATRIOTIC ALLIANCE, UDM ETC ETC(EXCEPT THE DA) HAVE CALLED THE ANC OUT FOR ANY WRONG DOINGS AND HAVE PUT FORWARD SUGGESTIONS OR SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM BUT THE DA HAS NEVER DONE THAT. THEY ALWAYS COMPLAIN AND THEY DO NOT SERVE SOUTH AFRICANS. IM SURE WE CAN AGREE ON THE DA PART. IF YOU DONT AGREE, DIDN'T THE DA ASK USA TO MONITOR OUR ELECTIONS?(DO YOU THINK THAT IS ACCEPTABLE?)

[@kirkcupido9730]

​@@viwembande9497 you and your ANC is the problem.. at this point, any other party is better than the crooked ANC

[@sandilegcina8910]

True that and ANC is the end of this country.

[@ScissorN]

That ANC guy is saying Alexander people get to work in Sandton 😂😭

[@blkexcellence6183]

This guys has no idea what his talking about.

[@lukhanyisobrukwe5980]

Bro😄😄

[@unstoppableyandi]

I literally rolled my eyes like these people are so out of touch shem😐

[@TheHuny85]

Such a passionate well spoken ,young man .He will go far .His parents taught him well .

[@7hmnchart]

Not in South Africa 😂

[@TheHuny85]

@@7hmnchart did he say in SA OR DID I ?Because im just praising him .I dont know his future location .But he definitely has the makings of being a successful young man .

[@7hmnchart]

@TheHuny85 they all do until they're 40, working wagy jobs, and about to suicide themselves out the game

[@TheMsyZa]

"You're just 19, relax"?? This host is embarrassing in her short-sightedness. The national vote has implications that span a decade at the least. New host next time please

[@ntuthukomdluli-pd9jv]

The young man should be careful, bringing children in this environment is risky

[@RandyAndyShow]

"I wont vote because the anc hasn't delivered anything" that's exactly why you must vote... against the ANC. Duh

[@TheMoorishCourtofAlShaniqua]

Since you wanna say "Duh", please provide a worthy alternative to the ANC.

[@RandyAndyShow]

@@TheMoorishCourtofAlShaniqua BOSA, Action SA, Rize Mzansi, DA

[@TheMoorishCourtofAlShaniqua]

@@RandyAndyShow 😂😂😂 Stay out of SA politics.

[@Heavenpudding]

​@@RandyAndyShow those are actually good parties.

[@floridaman_85_58]

​@@HeavenpuddingZionist funded parties are automatically disqualified for obvious reasons.

[@gigi-vx8sy]

Vote ActionSA 💚💚

[@fullmetaltheorist]

Same here. 💚💚💚

[@sisekoalexia6178]

Voetsek

[@fullmetaltheorist]

@@sisekoalexia6178 Yini ngawe? Hamba ungazi lana uzojwayela abantu ongabazi.

[@joemcfatter1170]

Watching from Dallas TX USA. I am a 78 yr old white man and I clearly remember shedding tears of joy watching on tv Madiba walking free. Then the long process of "truth and reconciliation," and then on and on and on.........the main thing is that SA has survived as a democracy even though it is in peril today. But then, so is the USA as we approach our Nov election. If Trump wins that, we have actually lost our democracy. I feel good seeing these young SA's so active. and certainly good will come from their efforts. My advise is be careful for you too could lose your precious democracy. Be diligent, be on guard, and fight to keep it!.

[@SitDownAndListenWithMe]

I draw parallels between Trump and Zuma and how that isn't a sufficient resistance against their return to politics

[@User47HD]

​@@SitDownAndListenWithMethat's ridiculous. As a south african, I tell you, you are insane if you vote for anyone other than Trump or RFK.

[@DonMcLeod-wk9un]

@@User47HD we don't need Trump's lies here tsek

[@User47HD]

@@DonMcLeod-wk9un and you need that walking zombie Biden? Suit yourself doos.

[@louismzobe3073]

Wow good points right there 👍💪

[@vinnydadomza...9591]

The question should be, " Does the youth trust the AnC government?"

[@hendo19742]

ANC COMMUNIST CRIMINAL CABAL GOVERNMENT 😑 🇿🇦

[@ChovichoOsvain-ur7td]

Very good 👍

[@MrXolaX]

I don't get questions like this. There's only been 1 party in governance nationally for the past 30 years? Why would the youths trust diminish if they don't vote for other parties?

[@ndamanekandamanei1965]

These young people have a better comprehension of their political and socio-economic reality than many socalled leaders. Why are they no setting up a youth political party. They are not sloganeering but talk to real issues.

[@TheMoorishCourtofAlShaniqua]

Because politics in South Africa is a mafia game.

[@bonganinkomzwayo2796]

Do you guys think that the ANC give a darn, no, they don't, you need to wake up and stop looking for handouts. People need to come together and build your communities yourself, leave the ANC alone because they're looking out for themselves. 30 years till now do you guys think things will change.

[@dashengovender766]

I admire the intelligence of these youngsters. Even though they dont know all the pieces they are making an attempt to set the country free.

[@abongderic8565]

This so called nineteen year old guy needs a parliamentary seat during the incoming government.

[@marshalsunrise6582]

ANC had 30 year's to improve but they've failed , they've made promises and have kept non of them , anyone else will be better

[@louismzobe3073]

It might be slow my foot Wellington😡🤬 that is turtle 30 years slow🥺

[@tombimashri8149]

Coloureds were never included in scholsrship grants both RSA nd Zimbabwe it's no wonder many intelligent coloureds never go to intellectual level who pays for their student fees. The unfairness is on another level The United Nations who birthed Coloureds should be ashamed of themselves by how they treat nd neglect Coloured youth

[@ntuthukomdluli-pd9jv]

Do coloureds speak for themselves in public spaces

[@tes5033]

That's not true in South Africa, I don't know about Zim. But that's not true in SA.

[@Melinda7464]

Not true fr SA,really not true

[@fullmetaltheorist]

Coloured people have access to BBBEE and other stuff. They can access NASFAS.

[@CarlCharles-c2w]

350 parties too many people lying and stealin

[@preciousisiguzo2052]

Our babies have grown

[@patrich2882]

It starts by having Grey hairs being presidents of youth organizations

[@just.carl_]

'The way we hire you & fire politicians needs to be according to work culture' ; 'our procurement system is where the heart of corruption lies' ... Rise Msanzi spitting facts. No vague ideas of 'empowering youth' etc... just optimise systems

[@EmrelSalter]

Otsile Nkadimeng 👏👏👏

[@josephquaye5155]

The issue is that per statistics, 76 people are killed everyday in South Africa, what is the way forward with regards to this problem from whoever wins the election?

[@user-kf2oi4sq5b]

Why are we voting on Paper ballots in 2024 ? The age of AI. If the ANC wins again, we know the IEC has a hand in it.

[@phumlanindlovu5653]

thats why Im voting Mzansi they wanna introduce transparency and blockchain

[@fullmetaltheorist]

Rise?

[@zephdidier716]

In the end of times, there will be plenty of knowledge but very little understanding.

[@resolute5343]

Why are you cutting important questions...? Full recoding please.

[@thabonape5247]

Dw couldn't get a south African presenter? So disappointed

[@Melinda7464]

Good question

[@WNdaba]

No, she is an international presenter. She doesn't even live in SA. She lives in Germany.

[@DWThe77Percent]

Of course we do have correspondents from SA, however, the Street Debate is mostly hosted by Edith Kimani and she travels to several countries to do same, which explains why she is in J'bourg for this edition of the Show. Hope this helps. In the meantime, keep watching DW channel for more quality content. We love to see you!

[@phumlanindlovu5653]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 "I need to start a family soon" Chill chana

[@LetsDoSocialWork]

😂

[@nomalisothabethe4378]

Halala to our future leaders .

[@luxologanca3205]

that 19 year old 🤯

[@nathanielwillex1359]

Give another party a chance don't look at colour

[@YETI_312]

Simple💯

[@gigi-vx8sy]

That's why I'm voting ACTIONSA

[@siyathembasiazmatshaya7074]

ActionSA is the answer

[@fullmetaltheorist]

Try Action SA.

[@vuvufuzzy2594]

After 30 years, there's nothing to celebrate really

[@Dbnfkdifiekdndn]

Isn’t percentage equal to a per capita measure?!

[@mytuh4]

Bruh, I was looking for this comment. I am shocked by what that dude said.

[@Dbnfkdifiekdndn]

@@mytuh4 me too, that’s why I wrote it. Just feel bad for the people that a good discussion is not even possible if you just dotch basic facts

[@tgas2064]

The question shouldnt be do they trust political parties. It should be do they trust The ANC? Theyve been in power for 3 decades and yet no improvements for blacks in that country

[@abongderic8565]

Kudos to you ladies and gentlemen, these are the kind of South African youths I would love to meet and interact with, but unfortunately I only encounter the ones that need free gifts and rarely wants advice or to criticism.

[@isaacmashweshwe7668]

The lady in green and white shirt is speaking facts. South Africa s part of the United Nation "One world govement". Many of the policies that we adopt come from there and people dont know. People think 350 comes from the ANC but it is just compliance as the world is moving to a universal income system, same for the universal health care system.

[@sikabopha]

If you not voting your vote automatically goes to ANC, so go to vote.

[@champdee8498]

That’s a lie

[@TheMoorishCourtofAlShaniqua]

That's not our problem. Amend the Constitution.

[@modisedaeswatiniprincess6944]

​@@TheMoorishCourtofAlShaniqua who is gonna amend the Constitution??? Obviously the party in power. Who is the party in power? ANC! Does ANC do anything? No. So dumb b*tvh vote!!! Vote them out if you want change

[@GhostChef439]

Major work team ...SA went to the polls today ...history in the making 🇿🇦💀🇿🇦🤞

[@dashengovender766]

Please introduce more colours next time and have people from all parties speak.

[@DWThe77Percent]

Thank you for this suggestion, we will keep that in mind for the future. It is helpful to hear from you.

[@nosiphosobekwa9316]

I am a 70 year old, IA 1976 student. I support the youth. We have no leadership, it only about money. I am black, but under White government educated youth never looked for jobs. In December before new year, government would send telegrams for the finalists at school to report in allocated jobs. You take it or leave it. The job was yours without interview. I am black, 1976 student , but I feel we were betrayed by ANC. We were never told about corruption that was attached with liberation.

[@sanelemwelase]

I never trusted politicians or government

[@Simphiweful]

And we stll have millions of africans, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis flocking to SA for greener pastures 🙄😢

[@pablocharlie]

Sugar coating it…the country is becoming a banana republic 👍

[@isaymymind1727]

It has already become and nothing will save it.

[@actuallywhatthehellissouthA]

Yeah if the so called “clean DA” was inclusive of black people we would have voted for them but they chose to be as arrogant as the ANC leaders so they’re not different. I don’t get why yt people act like it’s a color thing that the country was ran down the drain. It’s uneducated, selfish and greedy black individuals; if you know black people’s values you’d know that none of them condone such behaviour.

[@pablocharlie]

@@isaymymind1727 Yes haha

[@YETI_312]

​@@isaymymind1727 if people don't act then unfortunately nothing will save it. That's why we must all act ASAP

[@isaymymind1727]

@@YETI_312 Acting by voting Malema and also maintaining this current mentality of being owed just because they survived

[@romeuvanelli8666]

I don’t even know what is happening right now resumes perfectly the majority of the votera in SA 🤡

[@khensk]

Otile is wise beyond his years

[@RootsAndRoutesChronicals]

As a south Africa, this panel was poor.

[@DWThe77Percent]

We would love to hear your suggestions. What would you love to see instead? Talk to us. We want to hear😊

[@cashandramara2867]

Including the masses was a great achievement but it could be done without all the corruption.

[@DWThe77Percent]

Absolutely!

[@7hmnchart]

Strataway‼️😂

[@ObaiFofanah]

350 political parties in SA is that true

[@DWThe77Percent]

The parties and independents running this year were 81 altogether - 70 parties and 11 independents.

[@nomthan5496]

Well, well, well, young man, you've said it all. Sad to say we've lost hope.

[@kuchojoe500]

I like the 77 percent program. From Algeria to Zimbabwe youth are facing the same problem.

[@isaymymind1727]

Zim babwe is on another extra bad level. Can't mension Algeria next to Zimbabwe in the same sentence.

[@DWThe77Percent]

Thank you for your kind words and do let us know if you have particular topics from your region(s) we can focus on! Keep watching the DW 77 Percent. it is made for you!

[@yangatabata4280]

I am a young man from South Africa the Eff is the only party that brought back youth into Politics it represent us so well . we just need to vote them into power so they are able to turn things around this country✊🏼❤🖤

[@sanelemwelase]

" Turn things around " by letting all illegal immigrants in South Africa right? That's their main priority isn't?

[@thuthukanisjaka2597]

🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@gigi-vx8sy]

I'm voting ACTIONSA

[@fullmetaltheorist]

Look into other options.

[@Uwe-gb6nt]

The rise and fall of civilization is for the development of Man s soul. People are spirit. Power comes from within.

[@boff2014]

You can say that again,true growth comes from within,we need to cultivate our soul power and govern ourselves from within...

[@hlomangwaneentertainment960]

The 19years old speaks like a an EFF member... the youth deserves a chance in economic development

[@phemelooabona8204]

Vote EFF

[@user-gr2oo8bf6v]

If EFF ever gets in power South Africa will go down the drain. We need leaders to look up to, who have respect towards other people, who know how to behave with other world leaders. If the EFF gets in power all investments will be taken out of South Africa and many companies will leave. It would be the worst what could happen to South Africa

[@RandyAndyShow]

Maybe when my brain stops working

[@dineshanpillay5944]

Eff are anc coalition buddies

[@khanyiso514]

Vote# EFF!!❤❤❤

[@user-gr2oo8bf6v]

If EFF ever gets in power South Africa will go down the drain. We need leaders to look up to, who have respect towards other people, who know how to behave with other world leaders. If the EFF gets in power all investments will be taken out of South Africa and many companies will leave. It would be the worst what could happen to South Africa

[@dineshanpillay5944]

Anc buddies