In a powerful and impassioned video by Citizen Concerned , a concerned South African citizen highlights the failures of the African National Congress (ANC) and its devastating impact on the country. The speaker calls for more people to speak out against the ruling party, exposing its incompetence, corruption, and neglect of ordinary citizens. The message is clear: South Africa cannot afford another term under ANC leadership.
The Problem with the ANC
The video begins with a straightforward assertion—the ANC is the problem. The speaker points to the alarming reality of unchecked illegal land invasions, where people erect shacks on private or public property without consequences. This lawlessness, enabled by weak governance, has led to overcrowded, unsanitary living conditions for many, while politicians remain unaffected in their well-maintained, secure neighborhoods.
“Who in their right minds would allow that to happen?” the speaker asks, emphasizing the absurdity of laws that protect squatters while leaving property owners helpless. The hypocrisy is glaring: the same politicians who allow this chaos would never tolerate it in their own affluent suburbs.
A Government That Doesn’t Care
The video highlights the stark contrast between the living conditions of ordinary citizens and those of political elites. While sewage spills poison communities, mayors, premiers, and ministers remain untouched by the decay. The speaker references Emalahleni, where raw sewage floods the streets, yet municipal officials admit failure only after court orders force them to act.
“How long have we given the ANC a chance?” the speaker demands, reminding viewers that decades of empty promises have only deepened the crisis. The ANC, as the “mother” of parties like the MK Party and EFF, has fostered a culture of corruption and racial division rather than effective governance.
The Danger of Voting Based on Race
One of the most critical points in the video is the condemnation of voting based on race rather than competence. The speaker quotes Albert Luthuli:
“Parties should arise from a community of interests rather than from a similarity of color.”
Despite the DA’s flaws, municipalities under its control perform better than those run by the ANC, EFF, or MK Party. Yet, many South Africans avoid supporting the DA out of fear of being labeled “white puppets.” The speaker compares this to apartheid-era business owners who, despite racist laws, hired black workers because it made financial sense.
“Put race aside and put yourself first,” the speaker urges. Voting should be about improving living conditions, not blind loyalty to a party that has repeatedly failed the people.
A Call to South African Men
The video takes a sharp turn, addressing South African men directly:
“Being a man is not drinking a lot, having many girlfriends, or driving expensive cars. A true man stands up for his community and country.”
The speaker condemns the silence of men in the face of rampant crime, illegal immigration, and economic exploitation. Foreign-owned businesses evade taxes and refuse to hire locals, yet many South Africans continue supporting them. Meanwhile, politicians manipulate racial tensions to stay in power.
The Way Forward: Vote ANC Out
The solution is clear: South Africans must vote the ANC out in 2026 and 2029. The speaker warns against falling for ANC splinter groups like the MK Party and EFF, which perpetuate the same destructive policies.
The video ends with a rallying cry:
“Stand up, take back your country from these modern oppressors. The ANC and its babies are your true enemies.”
Conclusion
This video is a wake-up call. South Africa’s crises—failed infrastructure, lawlessness, corruption—are not accidents but the direct result of ANC governance. The speaker’s message is urgent: stop voting based on race, hold leaders accountable, and demand real change.
The 2024 elections may have passed, but 2026 and 2029 present new opportunities. Will South Africans finally break free from the ANC’s grip, or will they continue down this path of decline? The choice is theirs.
“Beware of the comrades.”