Lentswe, Klerksdorp - South Africans living abroad voted in missions around the world this past weekend. The Electoral Commission expressed its gratitude to the scores of South Africans who voted from May 17 to 19 in the 2024 National Elections. Around 78 000 citizens living overseas could vote in 111 South African missions across the world.
In some instances, voters had to endure intemperate weather, wait in queues for extended periods, and travel significant distances. In the USA, former Klerksdorpian Ylani Stoltz and her husband, Ryk drove 15 hours to Washington DC to cast their vote “hoping for a better future’’.
The impact of your vote
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Prof Parmi Natesan, CEO, Institute of Directors in South Africa, said South African voters should not waste the power of being able to vote. She said to be an active shareholder in the governance of your country will drive the positive change you wish to see. She compared South African voters to the shareholders in the corporate world. “In the corporate world, responsible shareholders understand the impact of their votes on the company’s trajectory. Similarly, every South African citizen holds the key to the
nation’s future in their hands during elections.’’ Prof Natesan said just as shareholders appoint a board of directors who will act in the best interest of the company, citizens have the right to choose ethical and effective leaders to run the country.
“This analogy underscores the importance of every citizen’s vote in shaping the destiny of our country,’’ she said in urging people to vote in the election on May 29.
IWISA helps the elderly
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Customers and consumers in Klerksdorp joined the management of Overland Powertrade and local NPO SAVF Evanna Home for the Elderly recently as IWISA No 1 launched its new “Fills Good” campaign at the wholesaler.
Keep the city clean
Lentswe, Jouberton - The City of Matlosana under the Directorate of Community Services launched a Clean-Up campaign during May where acting Executive Mayor, Cllr Fikile Mahlophe also lent a hand in Jouberton over this past weekend. According to the Director of Community Service, Pheello Setona the purpose of the cleaning up campaign is to keep the city clean by creating awareness among residents regarding cleanliness and its benefits. He said it is important for residents to ensure that the towns and townships in Matlosana are clean from illegal dumping and littering. Ntswaki Makgetha, municipal spokesperson, said the city will roll out several activations focused on cleaning up illegal dumping and maintaining green spaces, mainly in the towns and townships.
Church leaders unite ahead of elections
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Local Christian church leaders have joined hands with a common purpose: to seek divine guidance through prayer and fasting for the upcoming elections on May 29.
Church leaders are calling upon their congregations, as well as the wider communities, to join in a concerted effort to intercede for our communities and country. Commencing on Sunday May 19 up to the election (10 days), congregants are invited to participate in fasting and prayer.
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