Mogale City voters share hopes for change as South Africa tallies local election ballots
Community members across generations explain what drove them to the ballot box as counting gets under way.
With local government election votes coming in, young and older residents have explained why they made their mark on November 4.
Voter Johan Myburg explained that he has been voting since he turned 18, and said he is voting to have a better future for his children.
“Everything is getting more expensive, and you can only hope and pray that things will become better after this election,” he said. “I hope everything will be sorted out.”
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Generations unite
Cheyenne Steyn made her mark for only the second time, saying she believes the youth should vote because it is up to them to fix things.
Elderly residents Erna and Johan Grobler said they are voting to pull their town right, adding that South Africa is a beautiful country and they are proud of their community.
