Elections outcome is in the hands of voters

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The voting process was significantly smooth and incident free at Alexandra poling stations.

At Realogile Secondary school the long queue increased by mid morning and voters were patient as the process also moved quickly.

One voter Hendrick Ntai who has been unemployed for three years was excited saying his vote would signal to government his concern on the lack of income. “I have children at school who expect my support but I can’t help them without a job and also my dignity is impaired as I can’t hang around my friends without money.”

Charles Lefifi was in a rather celebratory mode having voted. “The process has been peaceful from initial campaigning to this day. Even though there are still challenges, there are also significant changes especially in the lifestyles of black people. I believe the next five years will see better and concrete changes in their lives,” he said.

At Three Stop Sports Complex, a Trevor Monyebodi (24) a first time voter was excited taking part in the process. “I feel good, happy. My vote is an expression of the future I want for myself. “I want free education, peace, freedom and can see change happening through new houses, hospitals, clinics, crèches, schools being built,” he said.

Lorraine Dumela (30) a second time voter was also happy to vote again, ” It affirms my rights, makes my voice heard even at places where it was not possible before like the work place. It will also enable me to access other opportunities like opening a business for my financial security,” she added.

The Economic Freedom Front (EFF) was also present and expected victory for its provincial candidate. Its representative Delani Khanyeza said their trump card was their manifesto which focused access to land, housing and jobs.

Brem Shawe Coordinator Election Coordinator for the ANC said, “The process has been peaceful and like in the previous four elections, I expect victory for the ANC.”

A DA Councillor Shadreck Mkhonto said he was happy the election and voting processes were peaceful. “It is testimony of the consolidation of our democracy. Its now for voters to show who they want to entrust their lives for the next 5 years. I expect a DA victory so that we can implement our manifesto which will ensure economic emancipation through meaningful jobs. If not, we risk continued suffering, poverty and dehumanising lives in shacks,” he said.