So May 18, 2011 was the Municipal Voting Day in South Africa. Banners, posters, pamphlets have been our daily bread. Force fed to us so that we may make the right decision when it came to placing that coveted X on the ballot paper.
I ask myself what are the reasons for voting. Just yesterday my housemate was at home - perhaps the entire day. And only at 21:00 does he decide to go and vote. What triggered him to do so 2 hours after the voting station had been closed - the sticker that appears on your ID book once you have voted.
I wonder how many business people go and vote just to get browny points with the government and tender opportunities - excuse the pun.
So why is it again that we vote? For the country, for the fallen of yesterday and for our stomachs.
So why is it again that we vote?
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