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This life with Nthabi Nhlapo | My vote is up for auction. Will any political party win the bid?

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The author considers who she should vote for in the next election.
The author considers who she should vote for in the next election.
PHOTO: Sharon Seretlo, Gallo Images

Nthabi Nhlapo reflects on the upcoming 2024 elections, writing her vote is out for auction but there doesn't appear to be any serious bidders yet.

A few days ago, I woke up from a nap to find a dark, human-shaped figure staring straight at me. After a pause, I tried to wave it away and it mimicked my gesture, leaving me perplexed.

That incident will forever be etched in my mind as one of the strangest, if not funniest, experiences of my life.

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