Residents have shared hopeful sentiments after the 2026 local government elections, looking forward to the work of their returning and newly elected ward councillors.

Cathleen Nagal from Ward 4 in Greenhills said she felt optimistic throughout the voting process and was eager to see what the new ward councillor would bring to the community. She expressed hope that the incoming councillor would address residents’ needs and contribute to meaningful developments in the ward.

Another Greenhills resident, Nicole Bosman, hoped the elections would serve as a catalyst for change in Randfontein regarding ongoing municipal issues.

Meanwhile, Tsholofelo Mikosi from Ward 14 in Mohlakeng also shared an upbeat outlook after the polls. She said she was comfortable with the decision to have her area’s ward councillor return for another term.

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“Sometimes ward councillors get negative comments and things said about them, but our councillor has been trying to keep us as residents in the loop on municipal issues,” she said.

Another Mohlakeng resident, Lerato Leshomo, echoed this optimism about the election outcome and the future of her community. She said she had a hopeful outlook on the incoming ward councillor and believed the new term would bring opportunities for real progress in the area.

As the new council prepares to take shape, residents will be watching closely to see how their elected representatives respond to the needs of their communities.