The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) targeted the San settlement of Platfontein in the Northern Cape province in its election campaign.
The party says it hopes its policies based on Christian values will appeal to more voters in May's election.
The party currently has no representation in the state legislature.
Party leader Kenneth Meshaw appealed to voters to give the party a chance.
Ms Meshaw said the living conditions of people in Platfontein were shocking. Msungo Jenggu, a 71-year-old pensioner, was one of those visited by Mesho.
An elderly man who lost his wife now lives under one roof with his six children and five grandchildren.
“As you can see, I have nothing. No one will help me. Neither I nor my children have food. We don't even have a blanket.”
Another resident, Vero Penza, said water and electricity were major challenges in the area.
“Everything is in disarray and not every house has electricity and running water. For the past 19 years we have been suffering here in Platfontein. The only time you can meet government officials is during elections. I'm not feeling well at all.”
ACDP premiership candidate Jonathan Scaes says the state needs a change in leadership.
“I think the biggest change we need in this area is a change in leadership. The reason we're in this situation with our community is because we don't have a leader who really cares about this community. We believe that when we come into government as ACDP, we can bring about change in this community.”
Meshaw says the party does not believe in short-term solutions.
“ACDP cares about people, ACDP hears people's cries. We are not here with food parcels. We are here as people who say we want to serve you, we want to help you. We are here. We speak on behalf of the people of the Northern Cape who are suffering. Please change your vote. We have an ACDP that cares about people and cares about you and that your life is treated with respect. We can make sure you are treated and receive the proper service you deserve.”
During their visit to Pratfontein, the group pledged to renovate the 71-year-old Djeng and support residents in the art of planting their own fruits and vegetables.
