South Africa Votes

South Africa will be holding its general election on Wednesday May 8, 2019. The ANC may be having its biggest challenge yet, with a public dissatisfied with corruption, economic struggle, and a general lack of equality for all citizens. Poverty, xenophobia, and the need for land distribution are issue that can no longer be ignored. Cyril Ramaphosa president of South Africa and ANC  candidate has attempted to address corruption, but he may be blocked by the remaining Jacob Zuma faction. President Zuma's fall from grace had badly damaged the image of the ANC. Mmusi Maimane  of the Democratic Alliance hopes to gain the presidency and get his party more seats in Parliament. Julius Malema of the Economic Freedom Fighters has the most progressive  agenda calling for redistribution of wealth. It seems that South Africa has capable leaders who are eager to make changes. However, the question remains who among them are willing to confront the problem of white ownership of farmland and industry in South Africa. The black majority needs economic power, which they were deprived of under Afrikaner rule.   Which ever party or candidate South Africa votes for, it should be a person who meets their needs. Above all it should be a leader will to do what is required to reverse half a century of Apartheid and injustice. Sustainable economic growth should be a priority as well as improving South Africa influence in BRICS.