#IMadeMyMark: “I did this for my daughter” – excited voter @ Benoni Town Hall

The City Times was also at the Gauteng East Tennis Club Association and Benoni Baptist Church.

Vathiswa Penxa (left) said she cast her vote for her daughter Owam's (12) future and believes that she is voting for a better South Africa.

South Africans came out in their numbers to exercise their democratic right to vote and this was no different for Benonians today.

Benoni Town hall was filled with eager voters ready to make their mark earlier today.

With voters dancing and singing at the gate of the voting station, Vathiswa Penxa walked in shouting “I did this for my daughter”.

Owam Penxa (12), Vathiswa’s daughter, said the she was proud of her mother for making her mark.

Vathiswa added that she felt making her mark will contribute towards a better South Africa.

The atmosphere was echoed at the Benoni Baptist Church with social media users saying the voting process was quick and efficient.

Superb voting experience at the Baptist Church on Wordsworth Road in Farrarmere #Benoni. Took less than 15mins. Friendly and efficient IEC staff and upbeat happy mood. Remember your vote counts!

— Paul Rotherham (@PaulRotherhamZA) May 8, 2019

Presiding officer from the Benoni Baptist Church Eunice Magopane, said 1500 are registered to vote at the station.

Eunice added that the process was running smooth and hoped it will remain that way.

Thomas Tshabalala has been voting since 1994 and will continue to do so because his believes his vote will make a change.

Neil Adams said as we are moving forward with technology, he hopes to see more technologically advanced methods to cast votes in the near future. He also said he felt proud to make his mark and will continue to do so.

Meanwhile, presiding Amanda Ndzamela officer at the Tennis Club voting station said: “we have experienced a great turn out as members of the community have been waiting in line as early as 6am.”