What residents voted for

These are some of the ideas for a perfect South Africa that local residents had in mind when they took to the polls on May 7 to cast their votes.

During visits to several local voting stations on election day, residents shared their views about what they want. Some of the comments made were as follows:

“Nationally I voted for a party I think not only is considering education, job opportunities and a better future, but who I feel fundamentally has the people of our country at heart. Provincially I voted for the party I think has the skills, mind-set and some passion. With the right team it will take Gauteng from strength to strength. Despite everything deep down and on a whole, this party still stands for its founding principles. To me it is all about democracy and freedom for all and while we do not always understand why people do what they do, sometimes we have to go on blind faith that things are being done for the majority rather than the minority,” said Mrs Lornette Joseph.

“I voted because we the people choose the government we want. Then we pay them for five years. They work for us so we have to say what we want,” said Mr Ferdi Greyling, a Kensington resident.

“We need to deepen democracy and advance towards economic change. There should be jobs for all,” said Ms Jane Barrett, a Kensington resident.

“I voted to support democracy and exercise my right to vote. Democratic space has to be held open and an equal society must be built,” said Mr Jonathan Timm, a Troyeville resident.-

“We want to see a positive change in South Africa and no e-tolls,” said neighbours Ms Allison Nefdt, Mr Athol Abbott, Ms Maureen Petit and Mr Sheldon Samuels.

“I want a job. Government has to create jobs,” said Ms Thobile Nzimande, a Kensington resident.

“I voted because it is an expression of where I would like to see the country in future. Our future generations must be taken care of. There must be education for all, jobs and safety,” said Mr Zola Dambula.

“South Africa is facing several challenges. We need the right people in leadership to address those challenges. 20 years is a young democracy but the foundation has been built. All it needs is the right politicians,” said Mr Navin Bachu, a Kensington resident.

“It is every citizen’s responsibility to vote otherwise they have no reason to complain,” said Mr Lucas Chilunda, a Kensington resident.

“We need politicians with integrity like former South African President, Mr Nelson Mandela and proper leadership,” said Mr Michael Coyle, a Kensington resident.

“We voted to make a difference and have our say. People are in need of jobs and food and we believe politicians need to provide to people instead of putting money in their own back pockets,” said Mrs Terry Sadler and Mr William Sadler.

“We voted for a reduction in corruption, job creation, simple things like road repairs and promises to be kept,” said Mr Craig Jones and Mrs Linda Jones.

“Life is difficult and I need a job. It is time for positive change in South Africa,” said Ms Zintle Mnzunzu from Malvern.

“I have been living in Malvern for several years and it is deteriorating. Crime is increasing and we need a change,” said Ms Agnes Maseko.

“It is important to vote. We voted for new direction in this country. We hope we are telling government what we want to see by making our mark,” said Mrs Michelle du Toit and Mr Adrian du Toit.

“We want to see a reduction in corruption,” said Ms Karen van der Merwe and Mr Rudi Joubert.

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