Randburg residents head to polls to make mark
A variety of residents and first time voters showed up excited to use their voices at their various voting stations.
The long-awaited local government election day brought a variety of reactions, as both young and old residents dedicated their day to being active citizens, headling to the polls to make their mark.
Residents woke up early and stood in long lines despite the hot weather, which turned gloomy in the late afternoon, as they were determined to exercise their right and have a say on who they want in leadership in the community.
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First-time voter Eden Ross shared more on her overall voting experience. “It was actually scary, because this is the first time I actually get a chance to voice my voice and make a change in my community,” said Ross. “Despite it being scary, it was really meaningful though, as it is the first time I can actively contribute to something. I encourage my peers to be a part of the process if they want change. You can’t rely on other people – if you want change, use your voice.”
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Reflecting on the number of young voters he saw in the queues, Jay Ntshwenyese encouraged the youth to continue to show up, sharing what changes he wants to see after casting his vote. “I truly encourage the youth to show up, express themselves as they do on social media,” Ntshwenyese said. “I truly want the basic stuff to be fixed like service delivery. Let’s get the basics done. We need to clean our rooms first, then we can start talking about how to change the world and our presence in international affairs with other countries. If we could do that knowing our bedsheets are folded and in order, it would be amazing.”
The day continued as voters stood in line with the idea of running water, proper electricity supply, infrastructure, the safety of women and other service delivery demands for their communities in mind.
Cheyenne Weeks concluded by sharing her view that people who did not make time to educate themselves, register, and vote should not complain about the state of their communities.
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