YOUNG and old queued at various voting stations in Kempton on Wednesday to make their vote count.
EXPRESS asked some voters and residents of Ward 15, 16 and 25 why they were voting and why it was important for everyone to vote on this day.
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These were some of their answers:
“To keep the government in line and to ensure that the right party leads us towards being a better country and having a stronger economy.”
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“Dit maak jou deel van die demokrasie en jy het die geleentheid om ‘n verskil te maak deur vir die regte party te stem om verandering in die land te sien.”
English translation: “It makes you part of the democracy and gives you the opportunity to make a difference through voting for the right party to see change in our country.”
“You do not have the right to moan about our country if you do not vote.”
“Your vote actually does count and you as a citizen has the responsibility to get out of bed and vote for the change you would like to see in the country.”
“Jou een stem kan alles verander.”
English translation: “Your one vote can make a difference.”
