South Coasters came out in their numbers to make their mark on Wednesday.
Voters braved the early morning chill and joined the queues to get their votes in.

Despite all the predictions of looming political trouble, it was peaceful, and at the time of going to print, no incidents were reported from any area or polling stations.

Jaden Wann (18) of Sea Park was a first-time voter and said it was an easy process.

Another resident, Sally Fann, who arrived early to get her vote in, said it went smoothly and it was overall a good experience.

Selvan Chetty of the Ugu District Community Police Forum (CPF) said they, with the help of Saps, Law Enforcement and community members, have been putting out ‘fires’ in the lead-up to the May 29 elections.

“We managed to stop the cutting of the trees along the R102 on Tuesday evening. The tree branches could have posed a risk and be used in any dispute. A guard was placed there for the remainder of the night,” he said.

The Herald visited the roadside and found about four trees, more than a decade old, had sadly been cut down.

Chetty said a fire on the side of the road near Louisiana was put out with the assistance of local farmers late on Tuesday evening.

“We also managed to stop any further activity with 70 large tyres being offloaded in Bhoboyi last Thursday,” he said.

Chetty further commended the collaboration between Saps, Law Enforcement, security companies and CPF volunteers across the Ugu District.

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