Winterveldt sees surge of young voters in national elections
On Wednesday residents of Winterveldt came out in large numbers to vote in the National Election. Voting took place at stations including Hope Church, Merafeng, and Manamelong. Supporters of different political parties were present outside to show their support.
People were happy that voting day had finally arrived, with some voting for the first time. Many young people were eager to cast their votes for change and to support their chosen parties. This year’s election saw much more interest from young people compared to previous years.
Elsie Tsotetsi, a 74-year-old woman, shared her feelings after voting: “I feel happy. I almost didn’t come to vote, but I realized my party might lose if I didn’t, so I decided to come.
I love voting. I love the ANC because it took us out of oppression, and I am very thankful. I don’t expect any change because things are better now than before, with the ANC in charge.”
The voting process went smoothly, with minimal wait times. However, some residents couldn’t vote because their names were missing from the voter lists. This caused disappointment and confusion among those who believed they had registered.
“As a young person, I feel proud that we voted. It’s a big day for us. I voted because I want my voice to be heard,” said Sibongile Nkosi. She and many other young people expressed concerns about unemployment and crime rates, hoping their voices would be heard after the election.
Dimakatso Selota spoke about her hopes after voting: “I feel relieved. I feel like the future will be secure. I hope for changes like better service delivery, job creation, and improved education for our children.” Winterveldt residents are eagerly awaiting the election results and believe they made the right decisions by voting.
