Ayisafani 2: The DA is bigger, stronger, and ready to win! 

28 April 2014

Note to Editors: This is an  extract of the speech delivered by DA Leader Helen Zille in Mamelodi today on the launch of the Ayisafani 2 advert.

Today we are launching our last election advert, which will screen every day on every channel between now and Sunday (see below)

This advert tells the real story of how the DA is growing in South Africa, and why the ANC is so worried about us in this election.

The DA is growing in every community across the country. We are winning new supporters and voters, and thousands of new activists are volunteering for us in every town and village across South Africa.

We are stronger than we have ever been, and next week we can keep the ANC below 50% in Gauteng. We are the only party that can challenge the ANC to win at the provincial level.

The reason for this is simple. More and more people are seeing that the DA is the party of the future of South Africa. The word about the DA's track record in delivering the lowest unemployment in South Africa is spreading - hopefully most South Africans now know that where the DA governs, the economy grows, jobs are created, and poverty falls.

That is why a report by an independent think tank two weeks ago found that the economy where the DA governs is the most inclusive economy in South Africa.

On Wednesday next week, you have the power to change our country for the better.

This election is about bringing a better life for all South Africans. Your government's job is to deliver services without corruption and to grow the economy to create jobs.

The DA's track record in delivering corruption-free services and creating jobs shows that it can be done. It is not impossible. It just needs the right government to do it. This is what we call ‘The DA Difference'.

The ‘DA difference' builds confidence in the future, so that people start and grow businesses, and create more jobs.    

It is where politicians serve the people, because they know the people have the power to vote them out if they are lazy or corrupt. 

It is where the poor are supported and given opportunities to escape poverty.

It is a place where people have hope.

It is the South Africa that the DA is building through hard work in villages, towns and cities across the country.

That is why forward-looking South Africans, from different parties and backgrounds are coming together in the Democratic Alliance.

Thousands of people who love our country, and believe there is a future for everyone, are coming together in the DA.  Together we want to achieve the better life for all.

Next Wednesday we can make history!

We are poised to make gains in every province because we have a vision and a plan, and because we are bringing people together. And we are improving people's lives, wherever we govern. 

No other party can match us when it comes to diversity and delivery. No other party is as committed to reconciliation and redress as we are.

More and more people recognise this.  And more people are realising that, if you continue to vote for the party that has failed you, it will continue to fail you.

This is why we are growing and winning. 

But there is no guarantee. It is only possible if every person who wants a better life for all, comes out and votes DA.

At this election, every vote really does count. When we say your vote can win it, we mean it.  

Your vote can make history!

Stand with the DA on 7 May. Together for Change, Together for Jobs. 

Issued by the DA, April 28 2014

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