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HLOMLA MDALA: \u201cVoting is a right that was fought for. Many South Africans died for the right to vote, and I believe their bloodshed should not be in vain. The youth of the past fought hard to bring change about for us all. For us it\u2019s even a better fight, no need for physical weapons, just a pen and ballot paper. The future we want to see is in our hands, for our vote is our voice. You can\u2019t complain if you did not vote. We have seen great active citizenship throughout this election season. I don\u2019t know how many young people were actively engaged in educating one another about elections. This was something amazing to see. It means that young people can achieve whatever we want. An active youth will result in a better future, we need to go out and vote in our numbers!\u201d<\/p>\n

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ELANDR\u00c9 MOOS LINDOOR<\/span>: \u201cEk dink dis belangrik om op 29 Mei te stem. Ek persoonlik glo wanneer \u2019n goeie leier gekies word wat vir ons en ons kinders gaan werk, hoekom dan nie help met jou stem om hierdie Suid-Afrika en selfs jou gemeenskap te red \u2013 vir meer werksgeleenthede, beter onderwysstelsel, infrastruktuur ens. \u2013nie? Jou stem kan \u2019n verandering bring, maar stem reg.\u201d<\/p>\n

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LORENCIA MULLER<\/span>: \u201cEk stem en ek stem vir verandering, demokrasie en die reg dat ek kan stem. Ek stem vir die hoop vir verandering in ons gemeenskap sodat groei en verbetering kan plaasvind. Dit is belangrik dat ons mense moet weet ons het \u2019n reg om te stem, en om \u2019n grondwetlike reg uit te voer.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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CHRISSY THOMAS<\/span>: \u201cVoting is important because it gives citizens a voice in the decision-making process of their country. By casting a ballot, individuals can choose leaders and policies that align with their values and beliefs. Voting also holds elected officials accountable for their actions and ensures that power is distributed fairly. Moreover, voting is a fundamental right that has been fought and sacrificed for by many, making it a crucial aspect of democracy and a responsibility that should be taken seriously.\u201d<\/div>\n

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