#IMadeMyMark: Voters conquer the chilly morning to make their mark
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Since Siobhan Hynard (right) was a little girl, her mother Bernice Hynard (left) made Siobhan accompany her to vote. Today (May 8), when Siobhan is old enough to vote, she happily cast her first vote. She is no stranger to the station nor the queue.
Voters readied or already made their mark on May 8 at John Barrable Hall, Star Sun and Northfield Methodist Church.
None of the stations reported any incidents, although it was noted that there was an issue with the scanners at some stations, which delayed the process.
Once the scanners were fixed, the day continued smoothly with voters ready to make a change.
Presiding officer: Collin Mofokeng said they expect about 5 400 people to vote at John Barrable Hall during the course of the day.
Michelle Harding (left) and Theo Pratt from Northmead came prepared with their chairs so that they could comfortably wait in the line to cast their vote.Nikki Goosen voted at John Barrable Hall five years ago and she is voting again, but this time her daughter, Kayla Jonker (2) joins her in the queue to support her.Danie Ackermann (left, 16), Leanne van der Merwe and Marques Lombard sell boerewors rolls and soft drinks at John Barrable Hall for voters who will cast their vote at the station.
Presiding officer: Patricia Labethe said the day had a good start and the lines are flowing consistently. She is expecting a turnout of about 3 500 voters at Northfield Methodist Church.
Annalize (left) and Raymond Visagie from Airfield take their daughter, Arina (4) to experience the voting process at the Northfield Methodist Church.Teaching the future generation about the importance of having their say are grandparents, Norman Lebese (left) and Veronica Kwenaite who took their eight-year-old grand-daughter, Thato Kwenaite, through the voting process.
Presiding officer: Alfred Tlaka from Starsun Import and Export said the voters roll stipulated an estimation of about 3 200 voters, but anyone is welcome to vote at the station as long as they are registered.
Elma (left) and Geraldine Steynberg (right) made their mark. They are with Sebina Booysen who is yet to make her mark. All three are Norton Home Estate residents.The Le Grange family made their mark at Starsun Import and Export. Mandi (second from left) is a first time voter. She is joined by her husband, Werner (left) and in-laws, Ronnie and Gerda who have voted before.Ward 24 Clr, Kabelo Mahonko does her rounds to ensure that voting in her ward is going smoothly.
