The promises made by the ANC-led government to develop poor rural communities have still not been fulfilled.
It’s hard to believe that there are communities that still don’t have clean water, clinics, tarred roads and schools.
What is strange is that most of the affected areas are ANC strongholds.
These communities are only used to pave the way for the fat cats to enjoy a ride on the gravy train. If the leaders were serious about developing our country, they would prioritise poor communities.
But most of our leaders are greedy. They always put themselves and their friends first.
Some of the leaders come from poor communities, but once they get to the top, they forget about the struggle of their people back home.
If all leaders committed themselves to ploughing something back into the communities that raised them, the youth would be inspired to improve their lives.
If the government hadn’t made many promises, the people of Mzansi would still be working and doing things for themselves. Many people are lazy because they expect free things from the government.
Ephenia Kubu
