Elders and ward councillors cast their votes
The special vote is offered to those who are too old or too sick to leave their homes and vote at the usual voting stations yesterday.
As the 2019 national elections are nearly upon us, many elderly residents in Springs were given the opportunity to vote from their respective old age homes on Monday and Tuesday.
The special vote is offered to those who are too old or too sick to leave their homes and vote at the usual voting stations which is taking place on Wednesday.
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) officials travelled from one old age home to another with voting sheets and ballot boxes to facilitate the procedures. Caretakers and relatives also ensured that things ran smoothly and that all involved were given the chance to vote and make their mark.
The Springs Advertiser visited Springs Retirement Village and Rus-’n-Bietjie Old Age Home to observe the proceedings on Monday.
Also read: Elections 2019: What does the IEC do?
Residents walked in with their ID or driver’s licence and waited eagerly as their thumbnails were marked with indelible ink and cast their ballot papers.
The mood was overall positive as most residents were eager to cast their vote.
Many ward councillors also cast their votes earlier as they have to perform various tasks around their wards come Election Day.
Ward councillor Ramesh Sheodin cast his vote at the Bakerton Community Centre and Thulani Sinelane made his mark in KwaThema on Monday.
It was special and heart-warming to see so many of these Springs residents still eager to vote in our young democracy. This should inspire younger generations to take part and make their mark as well and shape the future of South Africa.
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