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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Steven Nkonyeni and Tebello Letsoalo, activists from Activate Change Drivers, reflect on 30 years of democracy as individuals born post-1994. They highlight the importance of voting.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have to protect the health and future of democracy by voting because that matters and is important,\u201d said Letsoalo.<\/p>\n

Nkonyeni urged the youth to vote in the national and provincial elections in May. He said those who have registered must cast their votes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have 100% faith and belief that young people can grab the bull by its horns and ensure they drive this democracy,\u201d said Nkonyeni.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – South-Africa. Steven Nkonyeni and Tebello Letsoalo, activists from Activate Change Drivers, reflect on 30 years of democracy as individuals born post-1994. They highlight the importance of voting. \u201cWe have to protect the health and future of democracy by voting because that matters and is important,\u201d said Letsoalo. 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