Pimville residents call for jobs, safer communities and better services as voter registration wraps up

Residents across Pimville turned out at various voting stations during the voter registration weekend, with many saying they were determined to have their voices heard in the upcoming local government elections on 4 November 2026.

Although activity at some voting districts was slow early in the day, largely due to the cold weather, residents still made their way to registration points to ensure they were ready to cast their votes.

Soweto Urban visited several voting districts, including Faresani Primary School in Klipspruit, Tshebediso Primary School in Pimville Zone Two and a registration tent at the Pimville Golf Course Flats, where residents shared their hopes for the future of their communities.

Tshidi Makhale, who registered at the Faresani voting district, said the process of confirming her voter registration details was smooth and efficient.

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“The change I want to see in our community is an end to the electricity problems in Zone Four. We experience frequent power outages while other zones do not seem to have the same issues,” she said.

At the Tshebediso voting district, first-time voter Lorraine Mokgoto described the registration process as quick and straightforward.

“They only asked for my address and personal details. As a first-time voter, I feel like I am doing something important. The party I support has programmes that I believe can benefit me, and I felt it was important to vote,” she said.

Mokgoto said job creation remained her biggest concern and called for a review of age restrictions in employment opportunities.

“Many young people want to work but are excluded because of age requirements,” she added.

Another first-time voter, Siphelo Mdodana, who registered at the Pimville Golf Course Flats voting station, also praised the registration process.

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“It was very easy and fast,” he said.

Mdodana said employment opportunities were urgently needed in the community.

“I am currently unemployed and volunteer to help clean the area. Sometimes people give us R50 to show their appreciation, but we need sustainable jobs,” he said.

Sellina Gadisi said registering was a simple process that required only an identity document, proof of address and contact details.

“The changes I want to see are job creation and improved water supply. Many young people are unemployed, and as parents we are expected to support them as well as younger children. We also face water shortages, which makes everyday tasks difficult,” she said.

Gomotsegang Martin echoed similar concerns, saying the registration process was efficient and uncomplicated.

“The changes I want to see are more employment opportunities, a reduction in poverty and stronger measures to prevent crime,” he said.

Across the voting districts visited, unemployment emerged as the most pressing issue, followed closely by concerns over service delivery and crime. Residents expressed hope that the upcoming elections would bring meaningful change and improvements to their communities.