Papi Mazibuko, a 50-year-old library assistant, decided to switch his allegiance and support the Democratic Alliance in the South African national elections. This decision was triggered by the lack of power in his neighborhood due to a broken transformer, which the ruling party, African National Congress (A.N.C.), failed to fix. The Democratic Alliance's track record in delivering basic utilities prompted Mazibuko to join its campaign. The opposition parties are optimistic about their chances in the upcoming elections as many polls predict a decline in A.N.C.'s support. However, despite the A.N.C.'s loss of popularity due to corruption and poor leadership, the opposition parties still struggle to gain trust and support from the South African electorate. The article highlights the challenges faced by the opposition in gaining the confidence of voters and the influence of government resources on residents' voting decisions.