Les and Jeff Kirby-Smith: Yes. We saw David Potter do great things for Bordeaux South and the area looks very good because of the changes he's made.
The ward 102 by-election saw residents make their way in and out of Blairgowrie Recreation Centre all through the day, as they voted for their new ward councillor.
The venue was one of five voting stations open on August 23, and it was one of the busiest. It saw party gazebos set up in the centre parking lot, which was busy all day long with councillors and party members interacting with residents.
Only the ANC, DA, EFF and Organic Humanity Movement (OHM) contested the elections.
In the end, Lucinda Jane Harman of the DA won. Her party retained its seat in the ward with a resounding 94.67% of votes.
On the day, Randburg Sun asked residents the following question: Do you believe a ward councillor has the power to effect change?
This is what they had to say…
Jenni Filer: Definitely. This kind of election helps the area we live in as ward councillors help keep parks clean and services delievered in their areas. As for the country, we need change on a larger scale.Dave Lambert: Ward councillors try their best but they are limited by the party in charge and whether they are willing to send people on the ground to fix problems.Lee-Ann Kerr: A ward councillor can make limited change in their area. They can help with public places and municipal services.Ruby and Brian Wright: They can make a change but not at council level unless it is in a group. We can only pray for real change.
