With the upcoming elections, there has been a lot of speculation about the impact the vote of the born-frees and young adults is likely to have, with some saying that these generations are apathetic and uninterested in the current political discourse.
Apathy is a state of indifference, absence of interest, motivation and passion. Looking back on the profound change we have witnessed in our country, how can these words be associated with our generation? A question occurs to us: are we riding on the coat-tails of previous generations or are we doing enough to actively forge our own legacy?
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