Come tomorrow South Africans will line up to cast their votes at the 2024 national elections. This year's election comes with over 27.7 million South Africans registered to cast their vote, the highest total ever since the dawn of Democracy in 1994.

AMAZA NTSHANGA

Award-winning Umhlobo Wenene radio host Amaza Ntshanga said he would not miss the opportunity to vote. "Yes, I will be voting because it is crucial for keeping our democracy strong.We need to make sure that the government listens to the people and builds a sense of community and shared responsibility among citizens. I'm interested to see what policies the government has in place to support the entertainment industry and the individuals in it."

GIGI LAMAYNE

This is the second time Gigi Lamayne will be casting her vote, and she is excited to be contributing to the decision-making process of who gets to govern the country. "I am part of a great change and great moment. Thirty years in and having to take part in something so historical is a big deal for me," she said. "I am hoping we come out of this knowing we have been heard as the youth. I have released a freestyle asking that the youth struggling with unemployment, crime, and mental health be reprioritised. This is the South Africa we have dreamt of and in reality, many young people are not living the life they deserve 30 years on," she added. "I would like to see the youth being prioritised at this time. It is quite evident that we are facing many issues and need representation on a governmental level. We form a large part of the voting demographic and the government has really been out of touch."

TEBOHO RAMOKGADI

Reality TV star and TV producer, Tebogo Ramokgadi, will be voting in Sandton, Johannesburg. "These elections are very important because I'm tired of the unemployment rate in South Africa. As a black man in the entertainment industry, I'm bringing investors in South Africa into the entertainment space with the hope that arts and culture help the never-ending struggles of creatives in this country. I want to encourage all the young people to go in numbers tomorrow and vote. This is the biggest day in the history of South Africa and we need to change history."

BONKO KHOZA

Actor Bonko Khoza said change will not happen overnight, but voting is a step closer. "Of course, I will be voting. It's not every day you get to make your voice heard. I think it's important for the youth of South Africa to vote and make their voices heard. The future of our country lies in the hands of the youth, and we have to take responsibility for our position in society," he said. "We are always crying for change and to be heard, each election is an opportunity to stamp our opinion where it truly matters. And if we want to see any progress or change in our country it starts by voting." He has in the past voted but feels he has not seen any significant changes in his particular industry. "To be fair, I understand that change won't come overnight. It's up to me to also be part of the change I want to see and not just sit back and expect it. I'm hoping that the next government to be voted in pays more attention to the arts and our contribution to society and supports us even more."

RAMI CHUENE

Actress Rasmi Chuene will also be voting. "It's important to vote, not only is it my right but my voice/contribution to self and my country as a whole. All elections have been important. We have to continue striving for change and making lives of SA citizens better,' she said. "Thirty years of democracy, a lot has been done but it's still a long way to go- the government can do better, they can do more. Swift action and service delivery will restore the hopes of our people. People shouldn't be complaining about basic human needs and having their dignity stripped due to lack of accountability from the government.' She added that she is not taking away from what the good the government has done. "But we have to acknowledge when and where balls have been dropped. Let's reflect and correct. I cast my first vote in 1994 and have voted all the time. Crime, health, education, water and sanitation shouldn't be the things we still have to worry about but we are here. In terms of the entertainment industry, we have to start from the beginning because yoh yoh yoh…!

ISHMAUEL SONGO

Actor Songo will be voting for the first time. "I have not voted before hence I have been more comfortable with the leading party,' he said. "I am looking forward to being enticed by a party that will draw up a budget that will cater for the entertainment industry. I would love this to be added in the constitution of law.'