Gauteng Premier makes his mark in his hometown; Thembisa
Lesufi said he would use his vote as a voice for change and new implementations within the province.
South Africans across the country gathered at their allocated polling stations for their votes to break boundaries on May 29.
Thembisa-born Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi joined the voters in Thembisa and cast his vote at his home township.
Lesufi cast his vote at Thato Ke Maatla Engineering School of Specialisation, where the city of Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza and other stakeholders joined him.
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Lesufi said he would use his vote as a voice for change and new implementations within the province.
“I vote for growth and change within the community. I want my vote to bring about a change in the province and create opportunities for the community.
“I cast my vote in Thembisa to ensure that my voice does not go unrecognised, but most importantly I am voting because I wish to see this country and its people get the services and change they want.
“I believe my vote will bring a change in this province.”
At the polling station, Xhakaza encouraged people to vote in numbers to benefit the metropolitan city.
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“We need people to vote in numbers to ensure we are in the same boat as a team.
“We want to ensure the fights within our mayoral chambers are prevented and also to ensure the restoration of stability within our chambers.
“We aim to support the premier as he has been a great asset to the area in his 18 months in office. We vote for unity and better working relationships between stakeholders and communities.”
The community well received the premier, and as a member of this community, he took his time to engage with the voters.
