Pinetown voters call for jobs, better services and an end to corruption
Pinetown voters said they wanted the incoming local government to address unemployment, poor roads, crime, corruption and unreliable water and electricity services.
Pinetown voters expressed their desire for improved services and an end to corruption in the upcoming local government elections. Long queues formed early as many residents eagerly awaited the opportunity to cast their ballots. Police and security personnel were present in large numbers to maintain order at the Pinetown Civic Centre.
Nomfundo Zondi, a local resident, voted for a party she believed would bring change to her community, citing issues such as unreliable water and power supply, poor roads, and high unemployment. Zondi stated that her party would tackle the community's challenges.
Crime was also a major concern, with many young people roaming the streets with nothing productive to do. Voters like Zondi encouraged others to exercise their constitutional rights and vote in large numbers.
Lukhanyo Gqamane echoed similar sentiments, expressing his happiness at voting for the second time in the local government elections. He highlighted the poor condition of roads and the need for better basic services, believing that his party would prioritize these issues upon assuming office.
Kwezi Zondi, satisfied with his vote, expressed confidence that the African Transformation Movement (ATM) would transform basic services and create more jobs, particularly for young people. Zondi believed that the ATM would address the issues of unreliable water and power supply, as well as crime, in Ward 19.
Anna Smith and Robert Smith echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the need for improved water and power supply. They strongly believed that their chosen political party would bring about the change they desired, hoping to put an end to crime incidents, water and power outages, and other challenges in their area.
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