Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A Corruption Watch survey back in 2014 revealed that youth identify corruption as one of the limiting factors that negatively affect their employment opportunities and access to basic services. Bribery, nepotism and irregularities in the appointment of candidates for positions are the most common forms of employment-related corruption that the public has reported to the organisation.
Lentswe received an e-mail from a reader who begged to tell his story, but also that his identity must remain secret.
All systems go for election
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - South Africans living abroad voted in missions around the world this past weekend. The Electoral Commission expressed its gratitude to the scores of South Africans who voted from May 17 to 19 in the 2024 National Elections. Around 78 000 citizens living overseas could vote in 111 South African missions across the world. In some instances, voters had to endure intemperate weather, wait in queues for extended periods, and travel significant distances. In the USA, former Klerksdorpian Ylani Stoltz and her husband, Ryk drove 15 hours to Washington DC to cast their vote “hoping for a better future’’.
All systems go for election
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - South Africans living abroad voted in missions around the world this past weekend. The Electoral Commission expressed its gratitude to the scores of South Africans who voted from May 17 to 19 in the 2024 National Elections. Around 78 000 citizens living overseas could vote in 111 South African missions across the world.
In some instances, voters had to endure intemperate weather, wait in queues for extended periods, and travel significant distances. In the USA, former Klerksdorpian Ylani Stoltz and her husband, Ryk drove 15 hours to Washington DC to cast their vote “hoping for a better future’’.
The impact of your vote
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Prof Parmi Natesan, CEO, Institute of Directors in South Africa, said South African voters should not waste the power of being able to vote. She said to be an active shareholder in the governance of your country will drive the positive change you wish to see. She compared South African voters to the shareholders in the corporate world. “In the corporate world, responsible shareholders understand the impact of their votes on the company’s trajectory. Similarly, every South African citizen holds the key to the
nation’s future in their hands during elections.’’ Prof Natesan said just as shareholders appoint a board of directors who will act in the best interest of the company, citizens have the right to choose ethical and effective leaders to run the country.
“This analogy underscores the importance of every citizen’s vote in shaping the destiny of our country,’’ she said in urging people to vote in the election on May 29.
IWISA helps the elderly
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Customers and consumers in Klerksdorp joined the management of Overland Powertrade and local NPO SAVF Evanna Home for the Elderly recently as IWISA No 1 launched its new “Fills Good” campaign at the wholesaler.
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