Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie has made a bold move by appointing 20-year-old Cleo Wilskut and 22-year-old Jasmine Petersen to represent the party in parliament for the next five years. This groundbreaking decision has attracted both enthusiasm and skepticism towards youth leadership in South Africa’s political landscape.
McKenzie, who has been vocal on social media about the appointment, highlighted the significance of breaking generational curses and ensuring a better future for the youth. He reminisced about his own struggles at their age, emphasizing the importance of guiding the next generation towards a brighter future.
The excitement surrounding the appointment of Petersen and Wilskut underscores the growing conversation around youth representation in politics. As they prepare to take their seats in parliament and participate in electing the president, all eyes are on these young politicians to see how they will navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.