'I feel it's a right to vote': South Coast resident
Dozens of early birds are streaming into the Port Shepstone Civic Centre on KwaZulu-Natal's south coast, to have their say in the provincial and national elections.
More than 2500 people have registered there.
Newswatch caught up with Patrick Steven - who just made his mark.
"We're concerned with the crime in the country, the unemployment of the youth - that's actually leading them to drugs and alcohol," Steven said.
One woman says it's an important day for everyone eligible to vote.
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"If you don't vote, as everyone says - you can't complain. So that's why I'm here. I feel it's a right to vote," the Port Shepstone residentsaid.
#SAElections2019 @ECR_Newswatch First voter of the day here at the Port Shepstone Civic Centre. pic.twitter.com/H2vq0s5vDp
— Nushera Raisa Soodyal (@nushera) May 8, 2019
#SAElections2019 This resident tells @ECR_Newswatch that it is time for change. pic.twitter.com/GkUg6DS6CK
— Nushera Raisa Soodyal (@nushera) May 8, 2019
