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Residents in the North West region are demanding more from their municipalities to foster job creation and economic development. Political parties have made job creation a key promise in their election platforms. After years of inadequate services and corruption, residents in the North West are urging for basic needs to be addressed. They hope for a better future on election day, November 4th.

The African National Congress (ANC) has pledged to create one million jobs, focusing on training and enterprise opportunities in the coming five years. The Democratic Alliance (DA) is concentrating on boosting local economies by supporting small businesses and informal traders. Meanwhile, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has outlined its own job creation plans and aims to strengthen municipal capacities.

In Mahikeng, youth unemployment is a pressing issue. Community members express frustration, stating that job opportunities are lacking and there is no apparent change despite past voting. Some residents, like Kealeboga Makampa, a 20-year-old civil engineering student, are among the 57,471 first-time voters in the North West. He is eager to see significant improvements upon voting and hopes to witness a reduction in drug abuse and recreational activities within the community to help young people focus on finding employment.