#BornFree: 'Nobody comes around until it's time to vote'

Born-free

- noun a member of a generation born in a country after its transition to democracy, in particular, post-apartheid South Africa - Oxford Dictionary.

South Africa will hold its sixth national and provincial elections on May 8. As part of our #Elections2019 coverage, IOL has asked 94 Born Frees for their views on the upcoming elections. Will they be voting? Who influences who they vote for, if anybody? What issue would most affect their decision on who to vote for?

While never having endured the brutality of apartheid, the Born Frees face their own struggles, including high unemployment, access to education and issues around identity.

Watch as we speak to restaurant runner Melitha.

"I didn't even register. I'm not going to vote because if you can go where I stay and check my toilets ... it's disgusting. Where I stay there's a lot of dirt and things. You'll never see anyone coming to check and see until it's time to vote," Melitha said. 

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• #BornFree: 'I want my vote to make a difference'

• #BornFree: 'We need to vote to make a difference'

• #BornFree: 'These people are all greedy'

• #BornFree: 'I haven't seen any changes being made'

• #BornFree: 'We keep on voting but things stay the same'

• #BornFree: 'The biggest issue facing our youth right now is unemployment'

• #BornFree: 'Basic needs like water and electricity are not being met'

• #BornFree: 'By voting I'm putting my future in the right hands'

• #BornFree: 'I am hopeful that there will be a change in the employment situation'

• #BornFree: 'I trust my grandfather's decision on who to vote for'

• #BornFree: 'I am doing this for myself'

• #BornFree: 'I am voting for a party with a good history'

• #BornFree: 'We are a new generation and we have a lot of concerns'

• #BornFree: 'Create more internships so that the youth can gain more skills'

• #BornFree: 'I would like the party I vote for to improve infrastructure'

• #BornFree: 'There's nothing pushing me to vote'

• #BornFree: 'I actually wish no one goes to vote'

• #BornFree: 'No party is willing to make the change we need'