LOCAL Government Elections loom as South Africans will be spending the public holiday on November 4 not to rest on their laurels, but to vote for the change they would like to see in their respective communities.

Voters living in eThekwini Municipality will receive two ballots, one for the ward councillor representing their respective communities and one for the political party presiding over the City.

Young voter Nathan Haylock will be casting his second vote.

“I am excited about the elections. It’s exciting to see what sort of changes different parties promise. I pray about it and do some research on what every party believes,” he said.

Haylock explained that during his first vote, he was nervous and did not know what to expect. “I just went with the crowd. This time I’m more informed. I am hopeful that whoever is voted into power will address the issue of poverty in the area, tackle the water crisis, get roads fixed timeously and manage the huge sewage problem across Amanzimtoti,” he said.

His brother Dillon Haylock will also be voting for a second time and reflected on his first vote.

“Four years ago, it was nerve-racking. I did not quite know what I was voting for. I have noticed certain things in the community have been changing over time. But nothing too major, nothing too extraordinary newsworthy. I cannot say I am sure who promises what,” said Dillon.

He hopes his vote will effect real change, such as clear communication from politicians in power, swift service delivery and respect toward community members.

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