This year our Country is celebrating 20 years of democracy and many ‘born frees’ will be voting for the first time.
Nokubonga Dube: 20 years of democracy, I finally get an opportunity to have a say as a first time voter. I feel filled with joy and excitement as I will also be heard this year.Yaseen Khan: It is an honour to finally get an opportunity to vote. It is something our parents have fought for and they have given us the right and responsibility to have our say about the way in which we want our country to be run.Adriel Vadivaloo: I am voting because I was born in a democratic country and I have the freedom to vote. I want to exercise my right to vote and be able to say, ‘I was apart of choosing our President.’ As a youth, I find this an opportunity to have a say in our democracy.Sabelo Mlondo: To vote this year means a lot to me, it is a special thing. I have been waiting to make my mark on the ballot paper to change the country for the better. We all have a voice and by casting our votes, we can stand together to create the South Africa we all want.Thalente Jiyane: Wow! It has finally been 20 years of democracy, I’m honestly excited about voting where my voice will be heard via a ballot.Samukelo Nxumalo: It is my right and chance to choose the right party that will bring change to our nation. We all complain about change, but it is through our vote that change will finally take place.
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