LISTEN: Tembisa voters believe their votes will bring change

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says 42% of those who registered to vote in the national and provincial elections are between the ages of 18 and 39.

That amounts to 11.7 million of the 27.79 million registered voters.

A first-time voter from Tembisa told Jacaranda FM News that her first voting experience was overwhelming. 

"I am a first-time voter, and my experience was overwhelming because you never know what to expect or how it will be inside, but the process was just so smooth. There were no long questions. I thought I was going to wait, but everything went well, and I am sure that my vote will make a big difference in this democratic country." 

Siboniso, from the same area, also spoke to us about his voting experience. 

"I am here to vote, and it is not my first time voting. I like my party, and I know they will bring change," said Siboniso. 

"I have been voting for this party for about three or four times now. In my previous voting experience, I witnessed my party bring change, and I hope now they can change everything, including my life.”

Siboniso said he believes his vote is very important. 

While some voters experienced some glitches and delays in some voting stations, everything seemed well in Tembisa. 

"They are very quickly. Five minutes is more than enough for one to understand, and everything is going smoothly. 

"The party that I voted for, I am very sure that they will bring change.”