The Election Is Coming To A Near!

It's almost February and the election is coming to a near, I'm getting very nervous about the outcome of this marvelous election which I'm hoping will be a positive one for the opposition who need to get into government and change things for the greater good of this country we all know as South Africa, so far the IEC has announced that this will be the logo set for the 2011 Municipal-Elections, it's not that bad a logo but it's not very influential in terms of grabbing the voters attention in terms of registering to vote, it's rather a simple logo if you ask me, it looks something like this....

It's a start I suppose, but who knows whether or not the electorate are prepared to go out and register, people no longer feel the need to do it because they're not willing to vote on matter that won't be seen to, but most people often vote the same party because of their ideological factors and history and by that I mean the ruling ANC (African National Congress) it's a party unprepared for public
responsbility in terms of infrustructure, agriculture, finance, housing, education, health, economy and enviroment, they've failed on water allowance an most importantly the need of electricity to all South Africans, however, you do get the odd citizen who steals such resources but what can you do hey? the government doesn't do anything, the police are useless these day they often turn a blind eye to the subject but the quicker the DA gets into power the sooner the police get back into tip top shape again and a dependable government will be there at the end of the day to see things through and to do their bit or should I say our bit to help the people of those this most devoted country that I share a passion for and love

This is me, yep, Chad Rensburg for the youth of my constituency, based in the Port Elizabeth constituency of the Eastern Cape municipality, I'm rather proud to serve my own city of which I was born in, indeed, I've still got so much to learn from my political peers and so much to do in regard to those who matter the most to me and my party

Indeed I'm no one special, I'm not heading for the office of presidency of anything, I'm just doing my bit to enable that people are able to confide in a party they believe in and a party that is prepared to help them as much as they can, I believe in the Democratic Alliance, I believe they can do so much for my country and I will never give up on them, despite the situation, I'm not one to deceive, yes, I know, politicians always lie but I'm new at this and yeah I probably will lie when I'm in the job in about 20 years time or so, however, what I'll lie about wouldn't affect the people nor their judgement, I couldn't deceive the people who elect or have elected me, it doesn't seem fair, no. it isn't fair, it's like bully tack-ticks and it's so not worth it, I'm very sensitive and vey emotional even though I don't show my emotions in public and I don't intend to do so either, I'm not really into the whole celebrity take a snap of me crying for the tabloids, I've never been brought up that way even if members of my family have been in the media spotlight (no names mentioned of course) but nevertheless, I am my own person and my own persona I shall remain and be because that's simply just me I suppose

Today I'm feeling rather inspirational, I know nobody reads this but it gives me something to do in my free time so I don't mind writing about it, in fact, I love it because writing is a passion I love to share with everyone even if they don't like it, but then again it's never really been about what people think of me, I couldn't care less unless it's nice of course hahaha but even so, people who judge me often just passes through my mind like it never even occurred, anyways, today I'll be at home sorting out things for this election in referrence as to what I'll be doing naturally, no one will be at home except me and the maid

Anyways that's basically it for now, I might be back later (smiles).

Chad C Rensburg

Port Elizabeth, EC, Republic of South Africa

I've Joined The Democratic Alliance

I received my telephone call at half past two in the afternoon, I of course diligently was overwhelmed by the thought of becoming a member of the Democratic Alliance, in fact, I was asked to come into the DA Offices in central Port Elizabeth of which I replied positively, the moment I put the telephone down I went to change out of my clothes and put something more sophisticated, a typical Chad Rensburg thing to do is promoting myself in an organized figure which of course I did optimistically without fail

After I got ready I waited for my lift from a friend who was willing to take me into central Port Elizabeth, as we drove into the city an overwhelming amount of memories threw me with my childhood and history, places and streets I hadn't seen in over 15 years brought back so many, many memories I felt immensely proud to call myself a Port Elizabethan (a citizen from Port Elizabeth) well anyways, as we drove into Clyde Street immediately the DA logo on the building caught my eye, I knew we were at the right place, I got out of the car, a few people stared probably thinking "who's that rich freak?" I walked in and immediately I felt such a warm welcome with a very friendly atmosphere, two very nice ladies were eager to help me find my way to office of the DA Profincial Leader I finally got there and then a little bit a political history was inclined upon, although the youth may not know who I am, I'm sure they'll soon catch on later when I'm around

I had a nice conversation with the Provincial Leader who's name I won't mention for political and private reasons had me signed up as a member of the DA, without any hesitation I filled in the form, paid my small fee, received my bill and card and off I went, although I felt quite proud as I departed the building with a serious look on my face but a beating heart as I knew I was finally a member of the Democratic Alliance of South Africa, and, for the first time in a long time I felt good to be a South African

After I left got into the car and off I went, actually I made a small detour and a stop off at the local Spar to get some fudge, what? It's addictive okay? I don't know why but I keep buying it and consuming lots and lots, the best place to buy it in Port Elizabeth is at Greenacres the Bridge, there's this amazing little home bakery store that sells typical South African delicacies ranging from soetkoekies, rusks, home baked cakes, ice cream, cooksisters aka koeksusters, and of course the infamous favourite fudge which is simply oh my goodness good, I mean it's like a crumbly coat with a tender soft, melting centre which is like I said oh my goodness good. Anyways back to me and the DA....oh yeah, so I made the detour and from there I went back home, I'm soon to make contact with my constituent who been serving my area since from what I gather before I was even born, soon I'll be attending conferences, debates and other matters that affect the people of South Africa

Now I'm home, I'm here drinking a cup of coffee, writing this and immensely proud to be a member of the DA, however, it's not all fun and games, I have serious work to do, such as seeking the attention of the electorate, doing my best to help them, guide them, advise them, and of course to listen to what they have to say because after all they matter the most because without them there wouldn't be a Democratic Alliance, we are more than grateful to their help and support, their vote and the delivery of service of which we commit ourselves to and it truly matters indeed, not just to me but to everyone, for a much more better and brighter future ahead we know it's possible with the correct motives when the DA is on board

Chad C Rensburg
Port Elziabeth, EC, Republic of South Africa

I'm Bored, My Cousin's Coming Over, Oh, And The Election!

Today is particularly interesting since I'm bored out of my mind and feeling a tad bit depressed, funny enough, I'm missing a few old friends from Holland, however, I suppose it's a good thing to miss them, to let it all out, and, once it's all out it will be then time to move and get on with my life, I have no idea what I'm going to do on this lovely Sunday in January, there's no one around since my area seems so isolated, I still cannot come to terms that people actually live here, I mean it's a fair distance to find your local supermarket, thus, everyone has a car, I wish I had my bicycle, unfortunately everything is still in Holland ready to be shipped over this upcoming February or March, I don't think I can wait any longer though, I really need my things, I mean there's so much stuff that I care about in terms of what makes me' me, you see, I left all my thoughts, my art works, my designs, my everything there and I need it back, no, I want it back

Since it still the Summer Holidays here in South Africa I have to babysit my cousin's son because his parents have to work all week, therefore, since I'm the only member of my family who seems to get on well with children I was chosen to fulfill the task, I don't mind doing it though, because it gives me something to do this week, I might as well make the most of it, I'll probably take him for ice cream, swimming, a day out on the beach, hey, maybe a day out in Port Elizabeth, it all depends on how I'm feeling, though, I doubt I'll act out of reason, there's a simple saying I used to say to some of my friends and I suppose that I should use it too, it goes something like this " Clean and Tidy, Nice and Smiley" therefore I must bear my responsibility, I suppose it's better than being uptight Conservative as I usually am using that infamous term "Duty First, Self Second" uurgh, I like using it but not all the time even though that's the main point of the motive but since when did I ever oblige by all the rules, I mean seriously, no one has really ever stuck by the rules or at least has broken one rule, it might not of been extreme but you're still breaking the rules, however, at the end of the day it proves one thing, we're normal

I have to start getting prepared for the upcoming Municipal-Election (mid-term) it has been speculated that my party will most likely get the majority of the vote which would be the first in just under 20 years of left-wing control, it's high time the ANC packed their bags of empty promises and leave town for good, we don't need them, I understand that they fought for freedom etc but now that they've got it they're making a mockery of it all, abusing the system to suit their way and their way only, it's disgraceful, people have been wrongly influenced by their right of rule, in fact, they are treated with a celebrity status, people don't vote ANC because of their policies, they vote ANC for their "fake" fame and their rediculous logo which has become world-wide famous, as far as I'm concerned it's a load of complete utter folly, luckilly for me it seems that many South Africans are finally opening their eyes and seeing the ANC for what they really are which is a complete failure to the nation I just hope that the electorate vote properly using their heads and not their hearts, I mean I cannot bear people feeling sorry for them, seriously though, the only reason they receive such major votes is due to their poxy little scams of influence by using old term political tac-tics blaming former governments, blaming former regimes, blaming oppression, unfortunately, according to the ANC there's no more suffering, well, if it's truly that way then why bring up the subject of Apartheid? Apartheid is now dead, why live in the past? Why not live for the future? it's obvious that the ANC are desperate for power and useles MP's are trying to hold tight onto their seats and their gripping even tighter as this Municipal-Election is drawing to a close with the ANC already getting a taste of what they're about to digest which is NOTHING! But, fresh air which is all they're worth

Anyhows, enough about the election, I need to fix myself up, I look sooooo depressed it frightens me everything time I look in the mirror, I feel so unconservative without a shaved face, my hair all over the place, I look SCARY, yikes, anyhow I better try and find something for me to do before this afternoon arrives, it's 9:52AM and I'm writing this when I should be out there doing something useful, talk about useless political parties and here I am being a useless one myself hahaha then again it is Sunday so I haven't broken any rules just yet, I better go before I turn into a couch potatoe.


Chad C Rensburg
Port Elizabeth, EC, Republic of South Africa

Returning Home

I was in the plane, we were flying over Johannesburg at a low altitude, I saw one the world cup stadiums as we flew over Soweto, I smiled in excitement about the changes I am soon to inflict on my beloved country I call home, despite the fact that I have the support of my family but a few pessimists who don't believe this is achieveable might be proven wrong as I've proven so many wrong in the past already

As we touched down at Johannesburg Oliver Tambo International Airport I couldn't wait to get off the plane, I flew through passport control and customs rather quickly, then I waited three hours in the domestic terminal as my flight to Port Elizabeth was delayed, I had to make a few quick arrangements, apparently there was someone waiting for me on the otherside so I had to phone my parents to get them to pick me up later which went smoothly, everything turned out well in the end....

The first night back at home I felt depressed and sad, I was missing my friends back in the Netherlands, I was telling myself constantly "why the heck am I here" but then kept reminding myself why "to become a politician and help make change for my people who deserve it" well it's only been 4 weeks that I've been here and already I'm waiting for 2 colleges to hopefully accept me, I'm going to study for a bachelor's degree in law and then I'm off to finish my course on political science at the University of Rhodes, I'm quite excited actually, I just want to help do my bit for my country, but on the contrary, despite the fact that I'm trying to further my education on a higher level I've already been involved in the political party that I desire, the Democratic Alliance, already I'm part of the youth league being that I'm 20 years old

I'm getting majorly involved in the Democratic Alliance (DA) both the main party and the youth league, I truly want to make a difference, and it's not about money because it didn't even cross my mind, to behonest I don't really need it I've got plenty enough but that's besides the point, as an MP I want to make effective change, change that people (the electorate) can see and feel impressed by, I also would like to see some of the electorate get angry about issues that they consider against their views because even those who protest have an oppinion and it's always good to hear what they have to say, there's nothing positive about politics in the slightest, I'm aware that there's also downsides to it too, I also know that there's a lot of let downs, people who matter express this often, one couldn't say that they don't care because they don't vote, it's obvious that they do care otherwise why would they protest and strike? People and their oppinions matter to me on a political basis, as a constituent I want to hear what people have to say, I want to hear about their problems, I love the stress of politics even bearing the pressure of having the solve matters sometimes personally or in a group with support from colleagues or the electorate with extraordinary idea worth taking into account and I just love it endlessly

The staunching hot sun, the breezy sea winds and the truly South African smell of our nature is beyond words to discribe, I just love it all, I love going for a walk and seeing a monkey in a tree on the side of footpath or waking up to a beautiful sunrise with the glistening Indian Ocean as part of your backyard and the smell and breeze of the sea hitting you as you breath it all in and sink whilst drinking a hot cup of morning coffee, seeing my garden and the flowers that grow in it along with the palm trees puts a smile on my face everytime, especially after a long day when I've been on my feet most of the time, I just love how things are unfolding nicely, I just hope things remain the same for a while

Now that I've almost settled in despite the fact that most of my things are still in the Netherlands ready to be shipped here to South Africa I just know that I'm only going to enjoy it more, I'm fully prepared for the supposed "culture shock" I'm facing it now as I type this but it's alright, it's the kind of culture I already know and it's nice to learn and explore about new things even though I haven't lived in South Africa in such a very long time but I know I'm going to like it, I mean ALL of my family are here including the deceased members of my family who I still remember but never had the chance to say goodbye to, but, nevertheless, I'll survive it I suppose, I have to, once I'm in college and fully settled in with my own bunch of preppy friends I know I'll be fine, as long as I have their back they'll have mine for sure, I don't know if I will be able to call someone my best friend if I ever get one because I already have one but he lives in Holland so that's something to be forgotten but unfortunately I'm not that selfcentred so I'm going to keep a good memory of my best friend and of course I still keep frequent contact with Hugo who's been there for me like a best friend should as I have been to him

For now I'm just waiting for something more positive to come of my life, including being accepted into college successfully and without hassle, I just need some Rensburg wisdom and courage to overcome the anxiety of it all because I have butterflies in my stomach, but anyways I'll try and make the most of it all with a little luck and courage, I know I have God resting on my shoulder guiding me through the rough map of undecided direction.



Chad C Rensburg
Port Elizabeth, EC, Republic of South Africa