Lulama makes her first mark
“I was looking forward to it. I felt like part of the nation in exercising my democratic right"
“I was looking forward to it. I felt like part of the nation in exercising my democratic right”
This is how 19-year-old Yeoville resident, Lulama Matomane, felt after finally taking part in South Africa’s fifth democratic election on Wednesday, May 7.
This is how 19-year-old Yeoville resident, Lulama Matomane, felt after finally taking part in South Africa’s fifth democratic election on Wednesday, May 7.
She was beaming with joy as she came out of the Yeoville Boys Primary School polling station, having cast her vote.
She was accompanied by her 42-year-old mother, Ms Laurender Matomane.
“I’m excited for her, she was looking forward to voting. It was something new for her,” said Ms Matomane
Lulama, who is a grade 12 student at Randhill College in the centre of Johannesburg, hopes her vote will make a difference.
“Youth unemployment is unreasonably high. We go to study, only to spend time at home due to the lack of jobs. Training for those who need it must be provided,” said Lulama.
She mentioned the crime in the area, saying employment would ensure that there are less young people roaming the streets without anything to do.
“More youth organisations must be made available for young people to choose from, otherwise they will end up doing crime when they do not have a purpose in life,” said Lulama.
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