The Bedfordview community began their votes with special votes on May 6 and 7 with a determination to make their mark, and this determination continued into Election Day on May 8.
Methodist Homes Arbour Village Bedfordview welcomed Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) officials on May 7 for special votes for residents.
On May 8, Bedfordview High School, Bedfordview City Hall, Cornerstone Church, Saheti School and Bedfordview Scout Hall were all voting stations.
At Bedfordview High, the voting station was quiet; residents were in and out with no complaints or hassle.
Residents were free from long queues or any waiting period and left with smiles on their faces.
At Bedfordview Town Hall, the queue stretched down Van Buuren Road, with residents ready to vote.
Although the queue was long, residents were active and engaging and were prepared to make light of the long queue.
Bedfordview SAPS station commander Lt Col Eric Mhlongo said there was no incidents reported in the precinct covered by SAPS.
“Everything went well in Bedfordview on voting day,” said Mhlongo.
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Thobile Dlamini showed off her mark after having quick and great service at Bedfordview High School.
Phillip Gomboza had a very good experience voting at Bedfordview Town Hall.
94-year-old Arbor Village resident Jessie Jamieson voted in the 1994 election as well.
Charlotte and Mario Santos were happy to cast their vote together at Bedfordview High School.
Nandipha Cembi was honoured to have the privileged to vote in Bedfordview.
Family members Stella, Joanna and Linda Maroudas made their mark at Bedfordview Town Hall.
Angela Binns, Arbor Village resident, has voted in every election since she was 18 years old.
Joen Louw and Tamara Tavares made their mark at Bedfordview High School on May 8.
Ward 20 committee member Judith Persi cast her vote at Bedfordview High School.
Dumisane J Simelane worked in Bedfordview and voted at Bedfordview Town Hall.
Mbongeni and Thandeka Bhembe voted at Bedfordview High School and expressed that they have never experienced a long queue when voting.
Ivone and Jose Carvalho were optimistic about the outcome of the elections.
Malcolm Shutter, Rod Cheeseman and Morris Woods from Arbor Village all voted on May 7.
Margaret Seller was happy to show her mark.
Edward Netshaphala voted at Bedfordview Town Hall.
Couple Piet and Nunzia Rademeyer felt pride to cast their vote in this year’s elections.
Urvasi and Madhuri Pillay made their mark at Bedfordview High School.
Ethel Daniswa cast her vote at Bedfordview Town Hall.
Mike Said created some welcomed giggles in the queue at Bedfordview Town Hall.
Margaret Fouche’s voting experience at Bedfordview Town Hall went very smoothly and she said the atmosphere was great.
John Philippou voted at Bedfordview Primary School.
Joyce Makhalemele was excited after casting her vote.
Dulce Martins and Paula Martins after voting at Bedfordview High School.
Aaron Buthelezi cast his vote in Bedfordview.
Friends Varsi Naidoo, Fundiswa Mtiya and Chandrika Vassanjee cast their votes together.
