Natalie Flaherty: I'm not sure about voting in the upcoming election. If we had better options, it would be easier to vote for the parties. I pray for a community to unite for greatness. We must all come together, in all colours of race, to make South Africa as Mandela wanted it to be. Photo: Supplied
As South Africa prepares for the upcoming elections on November 4, people have different views on whether they will cast their votes and what voting means to them.
The Springs Advertiser spoke to community members to find out whether they plan to vote and why they believe voting is important.
Anton Froneman: I am definitely planning to vote. Voting is our constitution at its best: one South African, one vote. This is our chance to select the Party that will look after our best interests and will build our country for future South Africans. We select who will build better hospitals, build better schools and create more jobs. Photo: Supplied
Bejandri Lourens: I will be voting on November 4, and I believe voting in local elections is important. It gives me a voice in my community. The decisions made locally affect our lives, so I want to have a say in who represents us and how our community develops. Photo: Supplied
Koena Mamabolo: I will not be voting in the upcoming election, but I think it is important to do so because that is when people get to choose who they want to bring about change. I, however, don’t believe there will be any change taking place anytime soon. Photo: Supplied
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Zamokuhle Ndawonde is a journalist who loves community-based stories. She covers stories within the community, ranging from good news to hard news and sport, using skills such as video editing and photography to engage people in different ways.
