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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>At Melville’s Melpark Primary School in Johannesburg, voting is merrily ticking along with no significant delays.<\/p>\n

Fauzia Macamo, 23, is a first-time voter.\u201cI must admit I am a little scared. More anxious than scared. I did my research as much as I could, but I am worried that I will make the right choices today,\u201d Macamo said.<\/p>\n

Her friend and fellow first-timer, Busi Nhlabathi, 22, agreed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am also a little scared because you think you know but you are not sure,\u201d Nhlabathi said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey say every vote counts but there are not enough young people our age coming out. We were taught if you don’t vote, you can’t complain.\u201dElize du Rand, 61, and Lanie van Wyk, 64, are involved in the church-run house where Macamo and Nhlabathi live.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe started having conversations about voting with the young people at the start of the year. We explained the importance of the vote and that it is your duty to be part of the system,\u201d Du Rand said.<\/p>\n

For Zama Nhlapo, 31, voting was a painless experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt took between 30 and 40 minutes. I was expecting it to take much longer.\u201d<\/p>\n

He shuffled awkwardly when asked how many elections he’s voted in.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am a little embarrassed to admit this is my first time, but it is great to have a voice and be part of the system.\u201d He comes from \u201ca family of voters\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy elder brother had to drive back home to Vereeniging to vote because he forgot to register here. He had to do it and he did it because no cross, no moan.\u201d<\/p>\n

Armand*, 33, who did not want to be identified, said the process went smoothly.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything is organised. Should any problems come up, you see people taking immediate steps to address them. From start to finish the entire exercise took 20 minutes. The last two elections were also like that, unlike 2009 when we stood in line for hours and hours.\u201d<\/p>\n

His girlfriend Kaye and dog Spike waited patiently outside while he exercised his democratic right.<\/p>\n

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