The feelings from voters were mixed as some felt hopeful that their votes will bring change, while others felt disappointed because of the false promises made in previous elections, but voted anyway.
Here is what the residents of Kwatsaduza had to say after making their mark.
Anna Mahlangu (right): “We all have the responsibility to vote and elect the leadership we trust for a better tomorrow.”
Thulani Simelane: “It is important to vote because the people you put in power are the ones who can change your life.”
Sibongile Motsile and Maria Tshabalala: “We are voting for change. I am happy to be doing this with my daughter because it shows that she knows she has the power to bring change.”
Bonginkosi and Mpho Mahlangu: “The future of this country depends on our vote, so we made sure to cast our vote bright and early.”
Nhlonipho Msibi, Khanyisile Msibi and Cyril Msibi: “We came here together because every vote counts. We hope more young people vote in the next elections because we need to make our voices heard and to vote is the only way to do that.”
Johannes Sibeko: “Your vote is how you let your voice be heard. It is very important to vote.”
Leticia Majola and Lucy Shange: “We have the right to vote and although we do not see much change in our roads or our children finding jobs, we have hope and will keep voting.”
Johanna Motaung, Eric Sibeko, Agnes Malape, Emili Mashinini, Martha Mashinini and Sipho Masiya: “We will never not vote because we know the system we come from and that change can come from our votes.”
Wandile Sibiya and Thabang Kobeng: “We voted in the last elections and things stayed the same. We are voting again this time around and hope that there will be tangible change this time.”
Jongizizwe Dlabathi: “I am excited that I voted as I was able to exercise my democratic right to vote and protect the democratic gains we have made in the last 25 years.”
Piet Mahlangu: “Voting is a way of making it known that you exist and your vote counts, especially for those of us who experienced apartheid first-hand.”
Lindiwe Lasindwa: “It is our responsibility to make a conscious decision in electing a party that will lead the country.”
Steven Tsotetsi: “We want better service delivery. We have dirt roads and get stuck in the mud when it rains.”
