\u201cWhen people vote from a place of knowledge it\u2019s better for everyone, especially our country.\u201d<\/p>\n
These are the words of Lornette Joseph, chairperson of LamDel Residents Association (RA), ahead of the organisation\u2019s planned question and answer evening, which the community is invited to attend.<\/p>
The group, which was established in 2016 and encompasses Denlee, Delville, Hazeldene, Hazel Park, Klippoortjie North, Lambton, Parkhill Gardens, Webber and the Germiston Lake, covering two wards and two CPFs, has taken it upon themselves to further educate the community ahead of the May 8 elections and have invited several premier candidates to the event.<\/p>\n
The evening will see premier candidates from the ANC, DA, EFF, Good, Agang, ACDP, VF+ and Cope answering questions and concerns raised by the Germiston community.<\/p>
The question and answer evening will be held at Afrikaanse Ho\u00ebrskool Germiston in Webber Road on May 2 from 6.30pm.<\/p>\n
\u201cOften the \u2018man on the street\u2019 does not know what each political party stands for, often relying on the media or hearsay for their information, and to this end, we would like to host the event,\u201d said Joseph.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe aim of the event is that our residents will be well informed prior to casting their votes.\u201d<\/p>\n
During the evening\u2019s proceedings, each candidate will be given the same questions to answer.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe questions have will be compiled by the LamDel RA based on what the residents in the area wish to know,\u201d explained Joseph.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe questions will be given to the candidates on the evening in writing.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe feel it only fair for every person to answer the same questions as it levels the playing field.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joseph encourages residents to email questions to lamdelra@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information on the event call Joseph on 083 847 4510.<\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n