My Election, My Story | Bonisile Shongwe | Mining community wants more empowerment from govt

CAROLINA, MP - Political parties are on the ground detailing their manifestos in an attempt to make in roads and gain votes.

But for many South Africans like 32-year-old  Bonisile Shongwe, they've taken the initiative to change the status quo in their community and try to empower young people on their own. 

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Shongwe says she will be voting on 29 May, but she hopes the party that wins will implement what they promised and really make a difference.

She gave eNCA's Pule Letshwiti-Jones, a glimpse into her life.