Every big change starts with one person deciding their town can be better. In 2021 and 2024, hundreds of thousands of South Africans made that decision for the first time — they voted DA.

Maybe that was you.

If 2021 or 2024 was the first time you ever voted for the Democratic Alliance, we want to hear your story. What made you take the leap? What were you tired of? What do you want for your street, your community, your children?

Tell us in 100 words. You could win a power bank — and your story could feature in the next edition of Our Local, inspiring your neighbours to make the same choice.