Since the elections concluded, the GCN took to the streets to find out from the youth what changes they hope to see.

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Thapelo Khambule said that he is looking forward to seeing public facilities maintained by the City of Ekurhuleni.

“The Primrose swimming pool is not operational, bear in mind it is summer. We need the pool. The parks need to have the grass cut and the broken property has to be fixed and fenced up.”

Tebogo Nkaselo said he is one of the many young people in the streets without a job because the is a high scarcity of employment in the city.

“The local government has to create jobs for us. I did a welding course and though I didn’t finish due to financial issues I still possess the skills and knowledge.

“When you are looking for a job they want you to be experienced. We hope those leading us will take that chance on us so that we can gain the necessary experience.”

Simphiwe Magagula said he would like to see leadership that prioritises the needs of the youth.

“We need more engagement with the youth. We are young, gifted and talented. We have our way of doing things.

The only problem is that the leaders have no way of creating opportunities for us as young people. I finished matric and did a one-year learnership on business administration.

“If our councillors, the mayor and others engage with us we can then together identify opportunities,” said Magagula.