Today South Africans head to the polls to elect their local government representatives for the next five years. Voting stations across the country were set to open at 7 this morning, with some unverified reports of delays dotted across the Cape Town metro.
Over 3 million people are expected to be heading to the polls in the Western Cape today.
The democratic process is not just limited to today, special voting took place on Monday and Tuesday. This allows elderly and disabled voters, as well as those unable to get to their voting stations to cast their ballots.
HeartFM News kicked off its election coverage in Hanover Park this morning. Ilyaas Bassardien reports…
While national elections shape the presidency and overall country laws – the Local Government Elections are about what happens right on your doorstep. It affects daily services like clean water, electricity, bin collection and local roads.
MANENBERG RESIDENTS HOPE THEIR VOTE TURNS INTO POSITIVE CHANGE
Meanwhile, residents in Manenberg are hoping their vote can bring much needed change to the community.
Voters told Heart FM news that they used this public holiday to make their mark – for their community and their children….