Overnight, parts of the N2 outside Plettenberg Bay were closed due to a protest. On Wednesday morning, protesters set tyres alight on Steve Biko Drive near Khayelitsha.
CAPE TOWN/DURBAN - As the polls open nationwide, protest action is high on the watch list for authorities and electoral officials.
The road leading into Khayelitsha was not closed despite protests. The protest has had no effect on the opening of a nearby voting station.In the last national election, residents voted overwhelmingly for the African National Congress , the province’s official opposition. Amid concerns on gang violence and protests in the province, police officials have highlighted 41 hot spots. These areas have been categorised as mid-level threats. Additional police have been deployed to these areas.
Mchunu told Eyewitness News this was the last time he would be in government, so voters have to decide which party would appoint the new premier.@nthakoana pic.twitter.com/IhWoXb7N5gSome voters have already started arriving at the Mbekweni Community Hall in Paarl, eager to cast their ballots as early as possible.More than 900 residents are expected to cast their ballots at the venue, one of 10 in the area.
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