Dear Friends,

I have decided to start Voice to Parliament as an extension of m commitment to the cause of Christian democracy. It is my firm belief that the principles of our Christian-Judeo worldview are the answer to the challenges of our time. Both in South Africa and the world. Our vision is to create real change in people’s lives by putting the principles of Christian Democracy into practice.

Our nation South Africa, has been through over a decade of systematic decline in governance in all spheres of government. The communities in our cities, and rural areas have experienced slow degradation under a sluggish and unresponsive State. This crisis and failure of political leadership marks the critical need for Christian democracy.

In the words of Evangelist Billy Graham, “we are not where we ought to be but thank God we are not where we use to be”. This is true for our nation, for we as a people of all races, suffered the collective damage of apartheid on our psyche. As a coloured woman of mixed heritage, my family suffered economic hardship, political disenfranchisement and social segregation for over three generations. But I was raised by a mother who saw herself as capable to survive and who demanded respect even from those who economically held power over her. I was raised on a farm, and we had to address the owner as “Baas”, but my mother had a way of carrying herself that taught me as a child to never stand down on principles of humanity and respect. That you can be economical deprived but morally strong as a human being. “Poverty is not an excuse”, was a mantra I heard for everything from it not being an excuse for a dirty house to having a bad character. In her house you had to rise early, work hard and stand your ground when the situation called for it! For my mother the greatest sin was to be too cowardly to speak the truth “straight talking is not insulting” was a favorite saying! You have to speak the truth no matter how costly, and stand your ground even if you are outnumbered.
My mother demanded respect for herself and other people under very difficult social and political circumstances. Magdaleen Rex was a petite woman but she stood her ground, and lived that example throughout my childhood.

As Christians we must fight for the principles of our faith with the weapon of democracy. My promise to you is to promote and advance principles of justice not only for ourselves but for every South African. We cannot be like a lame duck in approach, apathetic in attitude and non-commital in conduct. The protogonist are rising around us, where ethnicity and tribalism contribute to greater polarisation that is a threat to democracy.

The Christian warrior lives by the creed of our faith: obedience to God, and justice for all, to obtain a peaceful society for all .
There is a generation watching us, and whose future is dependent on wether we win or lose the fight for Christian democracy.

My promise is to be your voice, to advocate, promote and advance the cause of Christian democracy through being your voice to parliament. We will work with communities from the Karoo to the Cape Flats to show government what is possible. It is my hope that we can partner together to work as individuals, and communities to create the South Africa of our dreams. A nation for all her people, under the African Sun!

Voice to Parliament is a vehicle to continue the fight for the principles we hold dear! A platform to engage our elected representatives and political parties. To ensure the voices of ordinary South Africans are heard in the halls of power.

Over the past decade, we’ve seen our country struggle under the weight of poor governance, growing inequality, and a dangerous rise in tribal and racial division. I cannot stand by while our democracy is weakened by apathy and self-interest. Voice to Parliament is my response to that crisis. It’s a platform built on the principles of Christian democracy—where moral conviction meets civic action, and where every South African is called to engage, not retreat.

This is more than a political initiative; it’s a movement to reclaim our collective dignity. From the Karoo to the Cape Flats, we are working with communities to restore accountability, challenge the status quo, and build a nation that reflects the values we hold dear. I invite you to join us—to speak boldly, act justly, and help shape a future worth believing in. Together, we can be the difference.