John Mkhwanazi: I am excited that I was able to cast my vote because we have been complaining so I believe now that change will be there, especially with the water situation because we have been struggling with that for the longest time. We need RDPs and stands too. Photo: Polotso Thulo
African Reporter was at various voting stations in Tsakani on the Local Government Elections day on November 4, where residents were asked why they cast their votes and what changes they are expecting for their wards.
Precious McJane: What motivated me to vote is that I want to see change. A lot happened in our area so I believe if we have a better government, then the change will be seen. We have had freedom since 1994, but nothing is being done from the roads, electricity to water. I hope the next administration will do better because they have seen that we are unhappy. Photo: Polotso Thulo
Witness Khoza: We came out to cast our votes because we want to see if our votes will bring changes. Children are born and raised here and then leave because nothing is happening in terms of development. We have no choice but to vote because it is our democratic right. I hope that change will happen, especially with water and electricity because those are the biggest issues. Photo: Polotso Thulo
Sphesihle Lengosane: As I have voted, I am expecting change and to create more jobs and better service delivery in the area because currently we are experiencing issues with electricity and water. As a first voter, the experience was okay but I was excited to know my vote will make a difference. Photo: Polotso Thulo
Ayabonga Shongwe: I was encouraged to vote because since our elders have voted, there is no change in our community. The youth have matriculated but there are no job opportunities. I hope my vote will bring change by creating job opportunities and always having water and electricity. Photo: Polotso Thulo
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