Sandtonites speak out from polling stations
SANDTON - Residents queuing at voting stations around Sandton have shared their voting stories.
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Sandton residents have joined the nation in casting their votes for their preferred National and Provincial governments.
Voters at George Lea Park waited in good spirits to cast their votes.
Here aresome of the comments from our readers standing in the queue.
![Lauren and Gareth from Parkmore.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2014/05/Lauren-and-gareth-parkmore-423x317.jpg)
“I’m excited to vote, my vote is my voice. #20yearsoffreedom” – Lauren, Parkmore.
“Long voting lines, but I’m really excited to vote after 20 years of democracy” – Gareth, Parkmore.
![Siyanda from Parkmore.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2014/05/Siyanda-from-parkmore-423x317.jpg)
“People have sacrificed their lives to afford me the opportunity to vote, therefore I see it as a duty. I’m excited to cast my vote as I think my voice matters and this should be an interesting election” – Siyanda, Sandton.
![Lucy from Hurlingham.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2014/05/Lucy-from-Hurlingham-423x317.jpg)
“Its very important to vote, its the right thing to do, not only for ourselves, but for all other South Africans” – Lucy, Hurlingham.
![Paul and Natalie from Sandton.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2014/05/Pauland-Natalie-Sandton-423x317.jpg)
“We’re happy to vote, because its our right. Its our chance to make changes” – Paul and Natalie, Sandton.
![Samuel from Benmore.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2014/05/Samuel-Benmore-423x317.jpg)
“Voting let’s you choose whoever you think should take care of the country, its a choice that will benefit future South Africans in terms of Education and Service delivery” – Samuel, Benmore.
![Charlie from Parkmore.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2014/05/Charlie-parkmore-423x317.jpg)
“Its our given right, we should take advantage of the chance we’ve been given” – Charlie, Parkmore.
![Robert from Parkmore.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2014/05/Robert-Parkmore-423x317.jpg)
“We are voting for the future of our country” – Robert, Parkmore.
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