Update: Political members are in high spirits at voting stations in Tsutsumani and East Bank as they cast their votes
ALEXANDRA – Thousands of eligible voters are casting their votes despite the long queues.
Update, 8 May, 12.10pm
Despite long queues in KwaBhekilnaga Secondary School, political members had a spirit of tolerance among themselves, amid highly contested general elections in Alexandra.
SADC members observed the voting process inside the community hall. Earlier it was reported that both East Bank Community Hall and KwaBhekilanga Secondary school had long queues, as voters anxiously waited to cast their votes.
Initial report, 8 May 8am
The voting process has started smoothly in a number of voting stations in Tsutsumani and East Bank in Alexandra.
There were some delays reported at KwaBhekilanga Secondary School voting stations due to scanner problems. This resulted in some squabbles between officials and voters because of the delay. Thousands of eligible voters are waiting anxiously in slow-moving long queues.
Those who have voted said they were happy that the day had finally arrived.
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