Nqaba Bhanga makes his mark

Elderly Kwazakhele residents dominated the voting line at Ebhongweni primary school on Monday where the DA's mayoral candidate Nqaba Bhanga also cast his vote.

Bhanga said he was confident that the DA would win outright.

“I am looking forward to serving people. Our campaign is strong and we need a government that can get things done,” he said.

He said the focus for the party was the rising unemployment number in the Bay.

“We want to build a future for our children and to make sure the next time five years is prosperous,” he said.

Standing in line was Thandeka Mato, 62, who said she was turned away on Saturday when she tried to vote.

“I was here on Saturday, and was told it's for a special vote. I don't know the difference,” she said.

“I just wanted to vote and I hope that it will make a difference this time. We have struggled since the country was freed from apartheid,” she said.

Another resident Mandisi Maguga, 67, said he was excited to vote.

“I'm getting old, I could not miss this day. I don't know if I would be able to make it for the next election.”

He said his vote was secret but it would go to a party that had the potential to deliver services.

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