SOUTH Africa is in election mode. All that is left is for President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce the date of the election. Rallies to launch election manifestos have started.
Songezo Zibi launched the manifesto for his party, Rise Mzansi, in a packed venue. On February 10, the EFF filled Moses Mabhida Stadium in eThekwini to launch its manifesto. Many promises were made – some of which were deemed too bold and unrealistic by some commentators. Among them was the promise to end the load-shedding menace within six months.
