MELMOTH - Women and youth make up the largest voting blocs in the country.
Yet, they are underrepresented in both government and business.
Melmoth residents are desperate for financial support for businesses that are struggling due to water and power cuts.
With political parties promising heaven and earth for voters during and after the polls, women and young people -- who make up the biggest block of voters -- say the focus should be on vulnerable groups in society.
- eNCA's Siphmandla Goge reports.