DURBAN - Even the bad weather could not dampen the spirit of eligible voters in Northern KZN.
In fact, the province led in registration activity in the weekend drive. Several municipalities are up for tough battles in the November polls.
More than 3,200 new registrations were recorded in the King Cetshwayo District.
Re-registrations were at nearly 13,000. Some elderly describe voting as a hard-won right that should never be underestimated.
"Honestly speaking, people shouldn't give up on their right to vote. Who you vote for and when doesn’t matter, all that matters is that you participate in the process because it necessary that you do so," one elderly woman said.
The IFP holds the mayoral chains in the City of Umhlathuze. It is urging young people not to let their frustrations deter them.
Xolani Ngwezi, City of Umhlathuze mayor said: "I know that there is quite a number of challenges that young people are raising but in this city we are doing everything we can to ensure that we grow the economy and create more jobs."
Other parties said they were ready to take over, vowing to deliver on unmet promises.
Ayanda Mabaso, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party regional coordinator for the Umhlathuze sub region young people in the municipality were sick and tired of inaction.
"We have there are a lot of things that are not in order, basic needs including water and electricity are not being provided and our towns are dirty. Umkhonto weSizwe is here to rectify all of that."
The region is expected to be highly-contested in November.
As the registration weekend wrapped up, eyes will be on whether more eligible citizens can be swayed to participate.
Watch video for full report by Nokwazi Qumbisa.