This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . The next check for changes will be

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-69067213

The article has changed 22 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 3 Version 4
South Africa elections 2024: Can ANC overcome challenge from Zuma, DA, EFF and others? - BBC News South Africa elections 2024: Can ANC overcome challenge from Zuma, DA, EFF and others? - BBC News
(32 minutes later)
Rafieka Williams
BBC News, Johannesburg
No major security incidents reported so far but thousands of security forces are keeping guard across the country. Nelson Mosima has been at Joubert Park as early as others waiting to cast their ballot, but he will not vote.
Nearly 3,000 soldiers are collaborating with police to ensure smooth voting. He takes a 10km (six miles) jog around the park followed by lifting weights.
Besides the military’s duty to ensure peaceful elections, soldiers are also helping deliver materials in far-flung polling stations that are only accessible by boat or helicopters. Mosima is one of the many people who have decided not to vote.
The army is also set to transport the ballot boxes for counting once polling stations are closed. He has been unemployed for seven years and used to be politically active.
"I cant be waiting for pensioners (politicians) who don't have a vision.
"It has been 30 years but they are not showing us [that] they want to change anything. It's all about themselves, their families, their greed," Mosima said.
He said with the options he has between political parties, none have aligned with his values as a South African.
Dion Manenzhe, who was the first person to cast their ballot at the voting station said his experience of voting on three ballot papers went smoothly.
"It's easy if you know what you're voting for. Just tick, tick, tick."
He is a regular at Joubert Park, and always votes with the hope that South Africa can change.
Another voter Benson Ncube, said he was happy to vote and get back into bed.
FacebookFacebook
TwitterTwitter
ShareView more share optionsShare this postCopy this linkRead more about these links.ShareView more share optionsShare this postCopy this linkRead more about these links.
Copy this linkCopy this link