My Vision for South Africa
I love, and fight for, South Africa daily. I am moved by our people’s talent, energy, and possibility. I am encouraged by the heart, commitment and selflessness that millions of South Africans show every day, against seemingly impossible odds. The reality is, this isn’t a failed state. It’s a nation in crisis, yes – but not a nation without hope. And more importantly, not a nation without a way out.
We are not broken beyond repair. We’re just stuck. Shackled by a legacy of bad governance, corruption, and a political system that has for too long served the few instead of the many.
That’s why, in the past, I’ve spoken about a Moonshot Pact. The original usage referred to humans going to the moon – what seemed like a long shot then. But a Moonshot isn’t just a wild, impossible dream. It’s about making a massive effort, against the odds, because the goal is worth it.
For me, the Moonshot Pact was about unity. It was about saying: we could each keep doing our own thing, hoping for different results, or we could work together. Hope, on its own, is not a strategy. It’s not enough to just vote against something—we have to vote for something better.
And I truly believe we can build something better. I see a South Africa where all children get quality education, not just those in private schools. Where the circumstances of your birth doesn’t determine what you become. Where your access to opportunity isn’t decided by your surname. Where the lights stay on, taps run, and trains work. Where young people don’t have to leave the country to chase their dreams.
We are in a time of coalition politics—not where everyone loses a little, but where everyone wins together. The Moonshot Pact was a commitment between like-minded parties to govern together, with maturity, integrity, and a shared vision. It’s not always easy, but it’s possible.
I’ve said before: just try voting differently. If your life doesn’t improve, you’re free to vote another way. But after 30 years of watching the ANC hollow out this country, I think we all know things don’t get better if we keep doing the same thing.
In places where the DA has outright majorities, the quality of life improves. More jobs, more reliable services, better infrastructure. It’s not perfect—but it’s progress. And that’s what we need: a government that gets the basics right. That puts people first. That knows its job is to serve, not to rule.
I want a South Africa where the government listens. Where communities feel safe. Where we build, not burn. Where dignity is restored, and where every South African—regardless of who they are—feels that they matter. I will fight for this.
I don’t pretend to have all the answers but together we can do better than this—and we can honour the promise of our democracy. That’s the vision I carry with me every day.