#BornFree: 'Whatever the outcome is, I hope change happens'

Born-free - noun a member of a generation born in a country after its transition to democracy, in particular, post-apartheid South Africa - Oxford Dictionary.

South Africa will hold its sixth national and provincial elections on May 8. As part of our #Elections2019 coverage, IOL has asked 94 Born Frees for their views on the upcoming elections. Will they be voting? Who influences who they vote for, if anybody? What issue would most affect their decision on who to vote for?

While never having endured the brutality of apartheid, the Born Frees face their own struggles, including high unemployment, access to education and issues around identity.

Watch as we speak to 23-year-old Carly Roberts from the Western Cape. 

"I would like to believe that elections have the power to effect change but it is difficult to determine that beforehand.

"Whatever the outcome is, I hope change happens," said Carly.

Video by: Londiwe Gumede.

#BornFree #MzansiVotes #My94

• #BornFree: 'By voting we're having our voices heard'

• #BornFree: 'When it comes down to making that cross, it is up to me and me alone'

• #BornFree: 'Don't vote with your friends, vote to make a difference'

• #BornFree: 'The parties in government for the next 5 years will affect our lives'

• #BornFree: 'Everyone over 18 should have a say in who leads our country'

• #BornFree: 'I'm not happy with the government in control at the moment'

• #BornFree: 'I am not influenced by others without any proof'

• #BornFree: 'We can make the change'

• #BornFree: 'I'm going to vote because I want to see change'

• #BornFree: 'Everyone is just hungry for power'

• #BornFree: 'I'm going to vote because it's my democratic right'

• #BornFree: 'Whoever I am voting for right now, I can't say it's by choice'

• #BornFree: 'Elections bring change'

• #BornFree: 'I am looking for a party that's trying to save our planet'

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• #BornFree: 'Our campus is a very political space, we actually do care'

• #BornFree: 'Election campaigns aren't driven towards millenials'

• #BornFree: 'I have the democratic spirit'

• #BornFree: 'It is a privilege to be able to vote'

• #BornFree: 'Voting is especially important for black people'

• #BornFree: 'Elections should focus on addressing issues faced by youth'

• #BornFree: 'It will be difficult to choose a party to vote for'

• #BornFree: 'I think God can change things in SA'