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Watch #IMadeMyMark: Midrand residents share their thoughts on the upcoming local elections

MIDRAND – Residents at voter registrations stations in Midrand shared their views as to what they believe their vote could do for them.

September 20, 2021
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AMOHELANG RAMOLLA: As a young person born in South Africa, I believe my vote will make a difference. Because change is good and we do need the change.

Scores of residents in the Midrand area went out yesterday, September 18, to ensure they have registered for the upcoming local government elections, set to take place on November 1.

Municipal elections allow residents to vote for their ward councillor, a leader who will address their service delivery problems such as potholes, power outages and billing issues.

During this voter registration weekend, the Midrand Reporter visited some of the stations to find out from residents what and why they think their vote will change their lives in terms of service delivery. This is what they had to say:

ANDRE NAGEL: It’s the only option we have to do anything. It’s up to our representatives to do the work. It is true you need to vote to have any say, if you are not going to vote, then what difference will it make.
SIMPHIWE PHAKATHI: Honestly I don’t know but I hope it does. It’s better than sitting at home not doing anything. So I have got to then register, make my choice and hopefully that makes a difference.
ABENA AMANKWAH: I believe every vote counts. If we don’t take action and do not vote, we become indifferent which does not help. Hopefully, for the party that I am going to vote for, it will make a difference.

Related Article:

https://www.citizen.co.za/midrand-reporter/292466/are-you-registered-to-vote/

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September 20, 2021
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Itumeleng Komana

Itumeleng Komana is a multimedia journalist with five years Digital experience. She covers a variety of topics, creates content for various Caxton Joburg North sites, and oversees their social media accounts.

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