As we count down the days to the elections on 29 May, many of South Africa’s born-frees are hitting their 30’s – and will cast their vote at an important stage of their lives.
They are the country’s so-called Tintswalos who – according to President Cyril Ramaphosa grew up in a democratic South Africa where there is free education, healthcare and housing.
However, Tshegofatso from the Alexandra Women's Hostel said the story of Tintswalo does not resonate with her – as she is still waiting for a decent house.
Like many born-frees in Alexandra, Tshegofatso is sharing a one-room flat with her mother in the hostel named after anti-apartheid activist Helen Joseph.
Despite being an employee for the Johannesburg municipality, the 30-year-old woman said her salary is not enough to buy a house.
Over the years government has vowed to demolish the hostel and convert it into family units, however nothing has been done since. Latest news on our website
They are the country’s so-called Tintswalos who – according to President Cyril Ramaphosa grew up in a democratic South Africa where there is free education, healthcare and housing.
However, Tshegofatso from the Alexandra Women's Hostel said the story of Tintswalo does not resonate with her – as she is still waiting for a decent house.
Like many born-frees in Alexandra, Tshegofatso is sharing a one-room flat with her mother in the hostel named after anti-apartheid activist Helen Joseph.
Despite being an employee for the Johannesburg municipality, the 30-year-old woman said her salary is not enough to buy a house.
Over the years government has vowed to demolish the hostel and convert it into family units, however nothing has been done since. Latest news on our website