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#SAElections2019: First-time voters share their experiences

09 May 2019 - 06:52 By Unathi Nkanjeni
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First-time voters have shared their experiences on social media.
First-time voters have shared their experiences on social media.
Image: RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP

Many South Africans who cast their votes in Wednesday's general elections were first-time voters.

A few shared their experiences on social media. Some said they hoped their votes would make a difference, while others said they had made no mistakes.

Here are some tweets from first-timers:

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