Ramathuba lauds youth for voting in LGE 2026
South Africans cast their votes in the Local Government Elections on Wednesday.
Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba expressed her delight at the level of youth participation in the recent Local Government Elections (LGE). The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) reported that 12 million individuals voted nationwide by 5 pm on Wednesday. Addressing the Results Operations Centre (ROC) in Polokwane, Ramathuba highlighted the importance of young people's involvement in shaping democracy.
She stated, "The narrative of disinterest among our young people is gradually fading, and we are thrilled to witness this progress, indicating that we are witnessing a shift where young people are now recognizing their crucial role in determining their future." Ramathuba emphasized, "Now, today (Wednesday), they are saying there's no future about us without us.
You can’t tell us that we are the leadership of tomorrow, we start today by leading in the ballot paper to go and vote."
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