To some voters, not voting is a surrender while others view it as failing to take responsibility in expressing one's democratic right.

Moreover, Ssome voters prior to local government elections said they have been going out to vote with the hope that things will change but matters are getting worse.

A street vendor, Liteboho Molopi He said he does not want to lie but both local and general elections have not benefited him hence why he will still be selling his products as he survives by selling airtime and cigarettes among others.

Another voter, Mrs. 'Mathakane Mapheelle, mentioned that she has not benefited from voting since she voted in previous years, thus she will not be voting anymore.

However, it is expected that today, all eligible citizens from age of 18 who have registered with the Independent Electoral Commission, should go to their Electoral Division to elect Community Counselors of their choice who would otherwise enhance the decentralisation of services in line with local government act of 1998.