Young voters in Ward 22 shared different reasons for casting their ballots in the local government elections, but one theme resonated throughout the city: a desire for change.

Witbank News spoke to the voters on voting day to hear what drove them to the polls.

Rorisang Stani, a first-time voter in eMalahleni, expressed excitement about contributing to society through the ballot box.

“I was very excited to contribute to society,” she said.

Her main motivation for voting is the drive for free higher education.

“Individually, I don’t get National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), so I feel like my vote is going to try and make some change,” Stani added.

Calls for service delivery

Another resident, Justin Black, confirmed he cast his vote for the DA in hopes of seeing positive developments in the area.

“I was voting for the DA, and I hope that they can make the place a better place,” Black said. “I hope everything can change back to normal.”

He added that participating in the election left him feeling positive about the future.

Infrastructure remains a primary concern for Ward 22 resident Ishmael Dimande, who highlighted the poor condition of local roads.

“My reason for voting is that I want to see changes. There are potholes, and I hope the party I voted for will do better,” Dimande said.

Fellow Ward 22 voter Julia Chokwe said she turned out to vote to ensure her voice was represented and to demand accountable local leadership.

“I voted because I want to see change ever since we’ve been here,” Chokwe said. “There is nothing that shows that we have a councillor, and I also voted because I want my voice to be heard.”

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