The opposition leader said he was confident that the people of South Africa would give him the mandate to lead Africa's economic powerhouse.
Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane speaking to people at a voting station in Capital Park, Pretoria. PHOTO: Jonisayi Maromo/ANA
“Let is turn out in numbers, let’s vote for our hopes. Let’s give change a chance. The choice is simple – either you choose corruption or you choose hope. I’m not asking people to marry me, I’m asking them to vote for change and put the best, the most competent government in place. I can take this country forward,” Maimane said speaking to African News Agency at a voting station in Capital Park, Pretoria.
Several voters in the queue were requesting to take pictures with the DA senior leaders. A cheerful Maimane interacted with some of the voters who were wearing African National Congress t-shirts. In 2014, the ANC — which has been in power since 1994 — took 62.15 percent of the votes, with the DA getting 22.23 percent while political newcomer, the Economic Freedom Fighters took 6.35 percent.
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