South Africa Votes

As the sun rises this chilly Wednesday morning, many South Africans are already out and about, heading to the polls, to exercise their democratic right to elect the country's fifth government.

Many of the 25.39 million registered voters are braving the morning chill to get to voting stations early and avoid the expected long queues, while others may take advantage of the public holiday and lie in and vote for their chosen party later today.

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