Soweto splits between the ballot box and braai stands on voting day
While some patrons here walk around with a mark on their thumbs showing their decision to vote, others are enjoying some braai’d meat, and have decided to avoid the polls entirely.
Kgomotso Modise
Diepkloof, Soweto
While some Soweto residents have chosen to treat today's voting day as a holiday, others have been adamant about making their mark.
Voting stations in the township have been fairly busy, with queues forming, and officials working through them swiftly.
Last month, parts of Soweto experienced violent protests over what they have described as an influx of undocumented migrants
On Immink Street in Diepkloof Zone 4, several establishments are lively with residents.
While some patrons here walk around with a mark on their thumbs showing their decision to vote, others are enjoying some braai’d meat and have decided to avoid the polls entirely.
A man who is among those enjoying the day off in Diepkloof is enjoying a beer and said he had to vote before joining others for a drink.
Meanwhile, with less than 3 hours to go before voting stations close, just meters away from here, party representatives are camped outside a voting station anticipating last-minute voters.