Political analyst Ebrahim Fakir says the recent protest and the unwillingness to vote is a sign that people have lost trust in the system and they don’t believe that the voting process is a viable option for them.

Political analyst, Sanusha Naidu says coalitions do not always sit well with the electorate.

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says voters taking selfies of their ballot papers will be charged.

Researcher Busisiwe Khaba says political parties have not focused on issues affecting the youth in South Africa.

Fuel garage owner Bongi Hobongwana says her business has been negatively affected by the current Chemical Energy Paper Printing Wood and Allied Workers Union (Ceppwawu) strike that started last week Thursday.

Ceppwawu affiliated members are demanding a nine percent wage hike and improved job security but employers’ association is only offering seven percent wage hike.

Acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane says there are 650 voting stations around the country which have been categorised as high risk.

Trade union Solidarity welcomes the historic settlement which they reached with the South African Police Service which directly affects the promotion of more than 3000 SAPS members.

The South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) says there is enough fuel for the country, but the strike by Chemical Energy Paper Printing Wood and Allied Workers Union (CEPPAWU) strike is hampering delivery to filling stations.

The Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosioua Lekota says his party has been approached by the leadership of the National Freedom Party (NFP) in KwaZulu-Natal and they have encouraged their members to vote for his party in local government elections.