Eastern Cape Community Protest Over Land Dispute Leaves Polling Station Empty
- Social media users were shocked to see an Eastern Cape community abstain from voting in the 2024 General Election
- Residents of Keiskammahoek staged a protest near the Wolf River Primary School over delays in responding to a land claim
- Netizens said voting for a new government would be the best way for the community to have its concerns heard
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Netizens were surprised that the Wolf River Primary School voting station in Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape, remained empty as residents protested nearby.
Eastern Cape community stages election stay away
The community took its stance as thousands of South Africans headed to their respective polling stations to make their mark in the 2024 General Election on 29 May 2024.
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According to @Newzroom405, the community was up in arms over delays in finalising a land claim. The protesting residents told the media house that they wouldn’t budge or vote until their concerns were addressed:
The land claim reportedly dated back to 1996.
Netizens shocked by Keiskammahoek community
Many social media users believed residents should’ve used the opportunity to vote for different leadership and voice their dissatisfaction.
@Fikz_the_Cook said:
“Huuu baba adviser wrong ♀️they should just vote out the people who they mad at.”
@VITO_G_Wagon added:
“Good for them, minus a few numbers from ANC ❤️”
@sandile_gqoboka asked:
“Who are they going to hold accountable if they are not voting?”
@crazythatoo wondered:
“Hmmm, I think they must vote in order for change to happen. I don’t know, I might be wrong.”
@Mkhaya95431971 pointed out:
“Poor timing, they should vote and protest after elections.”
Political heavyweights cast their votes
Briefly News reported that prominent political heads joined scores of South Africans in their different wards to vote in the 2024 General Election.
Numerous leaders advised voters to be patient as they waited in the long queues in many parts of the country.
The election will usher in a new administration in both national and provincial governments.
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Source: Briefly News
