Tides of change?
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2009-03-03 08:00
Dear Editor,
Are the tides to change on April 22, or are the waves of corruption, crime and poverty still to come rolling in?
That question is foremost in the minds of many South African citizens at home and abroad.
For those abroad the April election results could be the signal they've been waiting for to come back home and so many ex-patriots want to do just that.
That signal could be, for instance, a stronger opposition and the hint of a coalition opposition. That would be a positive signal not only to those abroad but to those at home who have mostly given up hope and who feel that maybe the tide has finally turned and that this could be the start of the beginning of real change.
However, should the present governing party reach a two-thirds majority or more on April 22, the thinking will be different. Those overseas are likely to remain there and not return.
Those at home who have been thinking of perhaps emigrating, especially those with young children, will start preparing to move.
There would be many too who would want to move but would not be able to and there are also those who are very dedicated and would do whatever it takes to not let South Africa go the Zimbabwe way.
Let us pray that it does not come to this.
April 22 will be a very important time in South Africa's history. The election results will be the true indicator of South Africa's long-term future.
E van Hout
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