Passive attitudes of my fellow South Africans

Yesterday, we all went to the voting poles to vote. We, (the ones who did vote) hope for a better future, where everybody would be treated the same.

I wanted to throw a perfect tantrum, realising that a lot of the South Africans did not vote "because it is not going to help or make a difference". How do they think? If they do not participate nothing will happen. We will still not be able to find jobs (because of our colour). If they do participate, the situation will be better, and although changes takes time, things will turn out for the better. Come on guys, why so negative?

I know that we do suffer a lot because of hijacks, robbing, stealing and murders. If everyone is going to be passive about it, nothing will change. I just want to tell you, with all of the above problems - everybody suffers, not only a specific race. It is time for all of us to take hands and stand together to make South Africa the country it's supposed to be.

We have got a beautiful country and remember, the country cannot survive on it's own, the people makes the country what it is.

I think it is similar to a marriage. If you do not work on your marriage, it is definitely not going to last. If your husband have got an affair, you cannot just turn a blind eye. You must fight in a decent and correct manner. Do not yell and fight and forget about your dignity - do it in a calm Christian way.

We can do that with politics in a lawful way. We do not have to fight or kill. Just follow the basic rules of the country. Participate and be part of any change (with enthusiasm), and do not always complain about everything.

Think of how privileged we are, we are staying in fairly big houses, we are healthy and there are a lot of other positive thoughts. Just think about it and it will definitely make a difference in your life.