#Elections2024: Ready to make her mark
First-time voter Nikayla Naidoo prepares to cast her ballots in the upcoming elections, fuelled by a passion for change.
AS anticipation mounts among South Africans for the crucial moment to exercise their democratic prerogative, a resident hailing from Yellowwood Park prepares to embark on her inaugural journey into the realm of suffrage in the forthcoming elections.
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Nikayla Naidoo readies herself for a milestone event in her life – she is poised to cast her ballots on May 29 for the first time in the impending electoral process. Driven by a fervent belief in proactive engagement, Naidoo views voting as her initial stride towards effecting change.
“I will approach these elections with an open mind. I hope to vote for a party that aligns with my values and beliefs. As a first-time voter, my goal is to support a party that prioritises community welfare, enhances service provision, addresses pressing issues like the ongoing water crisis and demonstrates accountability for its decisions and actions,” she said.
Naidoo articulates her desire to support a government that places paramount importance on community well-being, enhances service provision and exhibits unwavering accountability. She said the inadequacy of governmental efforts in improving citizens’ lives is marked by a decline in living standards over the past three decades, attributable to challenges such as load-shedding, subpar infrastructure, severe financial constraints and deficient service delivery, among other grievances.
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Yet, amid the prevailing frustrations and disillusionments, Naidoo draws comfort from the resounding words of encouragement echoing in her consciousness. “Vote as though your future hinges upon it, for indeed it does.”
She said the voices of voters stand as pivotal agents, not solely during elections but also in sculpting the trajectory of the nation.
“Through voting, they are not merely endorsing candidates but actively moulding the future they envision. While it may sound cliché, every single vote plays a crucial role in constructing a society that mirrors their values. Their participation is essential for fostering positive transformation. Let’s seize this opportunity to enact meaningful change and forge the future we desire,” she said.
Ward 64 voting stations:
• Montclair Recreational Hall
• Woodlands Senior Primary
• Montclair Senior Primary School
• Phambili High School
• Yellowwood Park Civic Centre
• Yellowwood Park Primary School
• Willow Park Primary School
• St Raphael’s Special School
Ward 66 voting stations:
• Durban Academy High School
• Bushlands Primary School
• St Gerard’s Daycare
• Glendale Junior Primary School
• Grosvenor Girls High School
• Transhaven Seaside Fund
• Dirkie Uys Primary School
Ward 68 voting stations:
• Austerville Community Hall
• Wentworth Primary School
• Fairvale Secondary School
• Gardenia Primary School
• Wentworth Secondary School
• Junagarth Road Primary School
• ML Sultan St Mary’s Primary School
• Settlers Primary School
• Nizam Road Primary School
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