Solidarity urges members to turn out in numbers for elections [SOUND]

# The Solidarity Movement is encouraging its members to exercise their democratic right to vote in Wednesday’s local government elections. Chairperson Flip Buys says voting remains an important part of bringing about change, and communities that succeed in mobilising voters are in a stronger position to influence their municipalities’ political direction. He points out average voter turnout in municipal elections is below 50-percent, arguing increased participation can significantly strengthen a community’s voting influence: