1994 was a historical year for South Africans as it was the first time a black person had the opportunity to vote for a leader of his/her own choice. 
The ANC presented its manifesto which talked on fundamental issues and basic human needs.
This we (black people) believed would advance our interest and our country, (our) “Rainbow Nation”. As citizens we are supposed to be given a chance to debate vigorously issues that affect us.
Whether poor or rich, the government’s duty is to serve its people, improve our lives, and create better jobs (not job opportunities).
However, when people react to the oppressive conditions which are not good for the working class and the poor, we are warned that our own President is a “Tsunami”.
Grace Mosokotsoane is a Numsa shopsteward N.Cape region