We’ve been chatting to different independent candidates for this upcoming election. 

Guest: Faith Phathela, Independent candidate from Limpopo

Faith Ntakadzeni Phathela, a devout believer, is driven by a mission she believes stems from God’s will.

Born on Halloween (31 October), Phathela sees her birthdate as symbolic of a divine purpose: to cleanse South Africa of the corruption that plagues its government.

The 37-year-old independent candidate from Limpopo is taking on established political parties, armed with her unwavering faith and a vision for a better South Africa.

“For me, being born on that day shows I was born to destroy the works of darkness,” she told City Press this week.

Born in Thohoyandou and now living in Louis Trichardt, she is one of only two independent candidates contesting the election in Limpopo. Despite lacking formal political experience, she is undeterred, driven by her belief in a “godly government” that prioritises the needs of the people.