WATCH: Mixed reviews at Musgrave polls as voting gets underway
Most voters reported a quick and easy process while some faced complications at the polls.
MUSGRAVE voters were streaming in to make their mark at Berea Primary School on Monday morning, November 1.
While most voters reported a quick and easy process at the polls, some found they were not registered at their respective stations.
It was smooth sailing for Govinvasamy Moodley.
“The process was very pleasant and quick. There was no queue. It’s important to make out voices heard. Those who don’t vote are making a mistake,” he said.
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Another voter, Adila Moosa said she faced some complications.
“I had moved house, so I came here when it was time to register and change your voting station. They told me, at the time, that the systems were not working and they took my details down on an exam pad. They told me it would be submitted and my voting station would be changed thereafter. Upon arrival today, they checked my details and my voting station wasn’t changed. Now, I am not going to drive all the way to the north (uMhlanga) to vote,” she said.
After the mishap was cleared up, Moosa was able to make her mark at the poll.
“Officials got involved and were able to assist me,” she said.
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IEC statistics reveal that 5 472 321 voters are registered in KwaZulu-Natal. Of this, 1 915 319 (35%) are in eThekwini. The highest percentage of voters is in the 30 to 39 age group, with men making up 12.63% and women 14.73%. In the 80 and above age group, women account for 1.72% while men are at 0%.
Visit the IEC website for more statistics.
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