First-time voters share hope for change at Springs Civic Centre
Young an old residents made their way to the Springs Civic Centre to cast their votes. First-time voters shared their excitement and the change they hope to see in their communities.
By 10:00 today (November 4), over 200 residents had cast their votes at the Springs Civic Centre, according to the voting station’s IEC presiding officer, Desmond Dlamini.
Among the registered voters were community members from areas such as Dal Fouche, Springs Central, Springs Extension and other surrounding areas.
There were old and young voters with first-time voters among the mix. One of them, Jayden Habig (19), shared his excitement upon voting for the first time.
“I feel good to be able to contribute to making a change in my community.
“There are young people who don’t see the need to be participating members of the society but if you want to see change then you must be a part of it,” he said.
He added that he would like to see an improvement in service delivery. Tsholofelo Jiyane was also among the first-time voters.
“I feel empowered that I can help produce change in my community. I hope for better infrastructure with the parties that I have voted for,” Jiyane said.
Anetjie Herbst (69) reiterated the importance of young and old people voting.
“We all have to vote even if you’re going for the first time. As a young person, you’re helping shape your future and as an older person, you’re helping your grandchildren and great-grandchildren,” she said.
