MATSULU – Young and old people visited voting stations to make crosses on their ballot papers as they drop them in the box.
Residents said they have seen a small change done by the government. However, they believe it will do better this time.
Communities all around Matsulu went to the polls to cast their votes.
Nevertheless, there waiting period was short to cast their votes. Some of the elders were exchanging words about what the government has done for them since it came to power.
The voting process was smooth; the queues wasn’t very long as most of the voters stayed at their houses to vote later.
“I vote because my vote is my voice,” said Charlotte Mokoena.
Young people proclaimed that they learned from their parent and the world that their votes can change their communities for better. Young people who are reluctant to vote exclaimed that the government is not doing anything to help in their communities.
However, most young people who think the government is not doing a good job on service delivery, kept the endurance of voting going believing that things will eventually change. They alleged that they will vote, although their votes help government officials to be richer.
On the streets, people stayed in groups saying that casting votes is a waste of time to them. They alleged that they have voted in 2009 and nothing had happened, the promises from a ruling party were all lies.
“I don’t want to lie in front of these people, I’m not voting this time. I’m tired of all the lies and empty promises from the local politicians that they always feed us with. They must vote for themselves,” said Jabu Manzini
“I should vote to keep Nelson Mandela’s legacy going,” said Vincent Sibande.
