Eriska Otto, Freedom Front Plus Ward Candidate for Ba-Phalaborwa, believes young people’s voices, ideas and experiences are vital to South Africa’s future. She refuses to stand on the sidelines and is committed to working with her community to find solutions and make a difference. Her values include freedom, safety, responsibility, self-reliance and service. As a young woman, Eriska brings empathy, determination and courage to leadership. She wants to be a voice for young people, families and communities who feel unheard, and believes true leadership is about service, integrity and action.