First-time Gen Z voter asks TikTok what to bring to the polls
Asavela (@asavela.ng) asked TikTok what a first-time Gen Z voter should bring to the polling station. The clip has about 215,000 views and over 50,000 likes.
On 3 November, @asavela.ng posted a selfie video asking what a first-time Gen Z voter should bring to the polling station the next day. She wondered about a camping chair (iskartini), sunscreen, and how to prepare. The clip has about 215,000 views and about 51,000 likes.
Briefly covered the video on 4 November, election day. Commenters answered with practical tips: bring your original ID, water, sunscreen, arrive early, and do not photograph your ballot. The local government elections took place on 4 November 2026.
What the comments are saying
@dontdoit233:
"Apply sunscreen, bring a bottle of water and leave home with a full stomach. Bring your original ID. Do not take pictures or vlog your ballot or you will face criminal charges. Go vote and vote wisely" (9,782 likes)
@lomzi.mhlambi:
"And also what do we wear? 🙆♂️Formal? Casual?" (3,435 likes)
@gugu_dyasi:
"Bruh like what do we wear?😭😭😭" (2,720 likes)
@molemogetthebag:
"Bring your own party, let's vote for you" (1,322 likes)
@miss_bee1406:
"Bring skaftin chomii and camp chair voting lines can be crazy depending on where you voting tho😭😭😭😭😭" (695 likes)
@zikaphalo:
"Hey Gen Z, you good don't bring anything, you are strong, you are smart, you are beautiful, you are ready ❤️❤️❤️well done baby girl" (238 likes)
@patiencelulu1:
"Valid questions, I was also wondering 😭😭" (210 likes)
@sentl.e:
"ID 🙏 you can wear something cute to take a picture afterwards 😘" (173 likes)
Video and image: @asavela.ng on TikTok.