Xolani Gwaqubana: One of the reasons I am voting is to see change in the employment sector. I want my vote to help the unemployed. I want to see the experienced and unexperienced receive equal treatment in finding employment.
Millions of South Africans headed to voting stations around South Africa on May 29 to cast their vote in the national elections.
The Thembisan went to Thato Ke Maatla Engineering School of Specialisation to ask the young voters why they voted.
This is what they had to say:
Maria Thenjwayo: I want to see change in the education system. NSFAS is failing our children. They have debts that are hindering their future as NSFAS is failing to pay for their fees. I want my vote to change the lives of our children so that they have a prosperous future.Koketso Makwana: I want to see change in the country and new opportunities for the people of this country.Kgabo Mohlamme: I vote for change in the province. We need to see a change in work opportunities, especially for the youth. I believe my vote will help bring change to this country.Frank Moloto: I am voting to ensure that the unemployment rate of this province improves for the youth. We need a government that will put the youth first and also fight the rise of unemployment in our province.Sana Molefe: I have been applying for an RDP house for more than 17 years. To this day, my name is stuck in the government database for approval. I wish to see my vote change my situation, as my children are all grown up and we are also frequently harassed in informal settlements.
