‘The Wife’ Actress Gaisang Noge Issues Urgent Plea Ahead of Upcoming Elections

• Gaisang Noge took to her social media page to encourage South Africans to head to the polls
• The former The Wife actress shared a heartfelt video speaking on GBV, crime and unemployment gripping the country
• Noge called on followers to study party manifestos before making their choice at the ballot box
• Briefly News got in touch with another artist about whether artists can remain politically neutral today

Actress Gaisang Noge has stepped out of her usual lane to speak on something close to her heart - the future of South Africa. In a video posted to her Instagram page on 9 October 2026, the star made an impassioned plea for her followers to register their votes ahead of the upcoming elections.

The former The Wife star admitted she rarely weighs in on political matters, but said the state of the country left her feeling she had no choice but to speak up. Delivering her message in a serious, urgent tone, she ran through some of the most pressing issues facing ordinary South Africans.

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"Every day there's something in our country. We have the issue of gender-based violence, a high crime rate, we have the issues of unemployment. We need an adjustment or a change of governance," she said, ending the video with a deep sigh.

Noge’s call comes at a crucial moment for South Africa, arriving just weeks ahead of the 4 November local government elections. With political tension high and millions of voters growing increasingly disillusioned over service delivery and economic stagnation, public figures like Noge are stepping up to mobilise young voters before they head to the polls.

Gaisang Noge's call to action

Noge, who is the daughter of former Selimathunzi presenter Dosto Noge, was careful not to align herself with any particular political party. Instead, she urged South Africans to do their research and make thoughtful, informed choices at the ballot box.

"Let's take the time to read the different party manifestos, understand what each party is proposing, and make informed decisions about the future we want for ourselves and our country. Your vote matters. Let's use it wisely," she wrote in the caption accompanying the video.

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The actress acknowledged that many people are carrying the weight of economic hardship and daily struggles, but pushed back against any sense of hopelessness.

"So much has happened in this year alone, and I know many of us are feeling the pinch of the economy and the weight of the challenges we face every day. But I choose to believe that our votes can make a difference," Noge said.

Her message was one of resilience, reminding her followers not to give up on the democratic process even when the challenges feel overwhelming.

Briefly News got in touch with The Kiffness, who emphasised that true commentary holds up a mirror to societal realities rather than "playing team sports for politicians."

"We live in an era that demands social conformity. People want you to pick a side, plant a flag, and sign off on their entire ideological checklist. Because of that, choosing not to engage or trying to remain genuinely neutral is often penalised as a moral failure by the extremes on both sides. But as an artist or a commentator, your primary allegiance has to be to truth, not political tribalism.

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"Humour and commentary work best when they hold up a mirror to everyone, pointing out the absurdity in human nature rather than playing team sports for politicians or activist groups. Remaining neutral, or rather, remaining independent, is not only possible, it’s also vital. If artists simply become megaphones for political factions, art stops being a bridge and just becomes another weapon to drive agendas."

See Gaisang Noge's post here.

Lebo M makes his vote known

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared Lebo M's emotional video declaring his support for a particular political party ahead of the local government elections.

The legendary composer said he had given over 20 years of his vote to other parties and expressed fear and disappointment about the state South Africa is in.

Source: Briefly News