People were still coming in numbers at Kwa-Thema’s Qedusizi Primary School in Ward 80 on the evening of November 4 to cast their votes.

One resident from Phelindaba, Mmabatho Moleko, told the African Reporter that she was returning from work and decided to cast her vote before going home.

She said the process inside was quick and did not take long, with officials friendly and helpful.

“The station was not full, and it was easy to vote. I am happy that this day arrived so we can make necessary changes.

“Some of the issues that we are facing in this ward include undocumented migrants, drugs and service delivery, so we need the person who is incoming to deal with these issues,” said Moleko.

She highlighted that if the incoming councillor does not deal with the issues mentioned as soon as they enter office, then they must step down.

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“We need someone who will make quick changes because we have been dealing with drugs and illegal migrants for the longest time, and we are tired of empty promises.

“So if there are no changes, we will gather as a ward because we will be the ones who voted,” she added.

One of the party agents, Sibongile Mokoena, told the publication that the process at the voting station ran smoothly and there were no interruptions.

She indicated that the voting station opened on time and, as expected, people flooded the voting station.

“We are happy that people came out to vote and the IEC officials were quick to help people. The elderly, sickly and the disabled were prioritised, which is good for the residents because it shows that they are cared for,” said Mokoena.

Mokoena hopes that people will be happy with the results and that the change they need happens.

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