South Africa's 2024 general elections are underway, with millions of voters deciding on the country's future. The ANC faces challenges as young voters express disillusionment, and projections suggest a potential loss of majority. Voting stations are experiencing high turnout, with special voting and heightened security in some areas.
IEC pleased with high voter turnout https://t.co/ZvxBvRgMpS
In South Africa poll, some ANC voters lose patience with their liberators https://t.co/GhYBlz9052
[COMING UP] Vote counting is underway as election results begin to trickle in. Political analyst Justice Malala joins us on the #SouthAfricanMorning. Catch it live at 8am on eNCA, channel #DStv403. https://t.co/daP5J79nO5
Vote count under way in South Africa’s tightly contested polls https://t.co/PyQla2k0bz
South African election results trickle in after wide-open vote https://t.co/yOmn9UVA44 https://t.co/fv5fOuxtfP
Vote counting is underway after millions of South Africans came out in their numbers to cast their vote. Here are eNCA's Northern Cape projections. #DStv03 #eNCA #ElectionsResults https://t.co/94LBRnZW3S
Counting gets under way after South Africans queued long into the night to vote in a watershed election that could spell the end of the ANC's 30-year-old unchallenged majority https://t.co/FllN3eazdc https://t.co/Dg0pguKqTu
Track the 2024 election results as they come in via News24's Elections Maps. https://t.co/O5wGEpHayB https://t.co/XnSeGLAXho
WATCH: 2024 elections | Projections as early results begin trickling in https://t.co/rUc1PokOtY
LIVE | Elections 2024: Results trickling in as counting underway https://t.co/BFojtXyRHN https://t.co/YMtueuQCtw
[COMING UP] Vote counting is underway as election results begin to trickle in. Elections analyst Wayne Sussman joins us on the #SouthAfricanMorning. #DStv403 https://t.co/Aj2YubDHYz
News24 | 'We need change': Eastern Cape shows strong voter turnout amid protests https://t.co/i3brp5TuNg
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After casting his vote, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he had no doubt his ANC would win with a majority and remain in government. https://t.co/bqMb88TwHe
Millions of South Africans stood in long lines, determined to exercise their hard-won democratic rights in the country's most competitive election that could see the ruling African National Congress party lose its majority after 30 years in power https://t.co/wgWgvdLHHo https://t.co/QH3EAElKTz
South Africa's ruling party, the ANC, faces a credibility crisis with the growing youth population as voter polls close https://t.co/DARgXu4OeK https://t.co/xUBw8QrLlh
In South Africa poll, some ANC voters lose patience with their liberators https://t.co/uHkJs3StjJ https://t.co/nY7MG1AUHf
No more people will be allowed through the gates of voting stations, but those in the queue will get a chance to cast their ballots. Our reporter @pule_jones managed to speak to some voters and they shared their voting experience. #ElectionDay #eNCA #Dstv403 https://t.co/dQ1Jw72DYz
The polls have closed. We're hearing reports that there are still many, many people waiting to vote. Anchor Masego Rahlaga spoke to Tebello Mosikili from NATJOINTS to get an update on challenges faced by police and how these were neutralised. #DStv403 #ElectionDay #eNCA https://t.co/j6GHAjAVxj
With vote counting expected to start after 9pm. Delays in some districts is to be expected as many stand in long lines waiting to cast their ballots. #eNCA #DStv403 #ElectionDay https://t.co/2puiBQOnhJ
South African election thread - Polls officially close in about 25 minutes, but (as in the U.S.) anyone still in line at 3pm ET (9pm there) will be allowed to vote. Lines lasting up to 5 hours have been reported across the country, so don't expect results to come quickly! 1/x
[ON AIR] For those in the queues, polling stations will not close until everyone has voted. #eNCA #DStv403 #ElectionDay https://t.co/yGBm2JeVtL
[ON AIR] IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo says they are experiencing a surge in late voters at voting stations. #eNCA #DStv403 #ElectionDay https://t.co/jd5mCl80wu
With just under 3 hours left until voting closes, we take a look at our county's leaders casting their ballots today #eNCA #DStv403 #DStv403 https://t.co/crVzdF0Wd6
LIVE | Elections 2024: News24's top editors bring you the latest analysis on voting day https://t.co/3pSfnFu7Im https://t.co/XeEUmidrCA
Millions of South African citizens are casting their ballots to choose the country’s next government. The BBC caught up with voters across the “Rainbow nation” who gave their views about what issues matter to them. #ElectionDay For latest 👉 https://t.co/2bCFhSYjEE https://t.co/85GuNfJ4ob
#Elections2024 Hundreds of people queuing to cast their votes at a voting station in Umlazi. Video: @JayedLeigh #sabcnews https://t.co/gvesGkO08J
Thirty years after Mandela's election, young black voters in South Africa have turned against the ANC - scarred by an endless tide of violence, corruption and poverty. As the polls open today, SUE REID warns even greater turmoil may lie ahead... https://t.co/zRpCduoY0M https://t.co/qDlgZfRGsv
🇿🇦 As South Africa heads to the polls, read this story by @RowanPhilp about how local journalists are gearing up for a potentially chaotic two weeks after voting ends. https://t.co/Cya1IEqfxR
It's #electionday2024 in South Africa & @BloombergAfrica reports from key cities in the tightest contest in 30 years. The live blog is free-to-read. A 🧵on the challenges the next government faces to what the markets expect #SAElections24 https://t.co/GkoAE3FsZQ
Elections analyst Wayne Sussman unpacks election trends as South Africans continue to cast their vote across the country. Tune in to eNCA, channel #DStv403 for all your accurate and in-depth analysis. #eNCA #ElectionDay https://t.co/0VphzsEJ8v
LIVESTREAM | IEC gives update on progress of voting day https://t.co/AlZqdERYJC
Our reporters countrywide are seeing a significant election turnout. Voters are encouraged to remain in the queue as turnout will be key in determining the results. Polling stations will be open until 21:00. If you are in the queue at 21:00, the IEC will allow you to vote. https://t.co/gq0fdzFz4S
"Today we vote for the stability and the extension of our democracy," said South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, as he cast his vote in Johannesburg. The election could be crucial for his ruling party, the ANC. By @_david_nkya #SouthAfricaelections https://t.co/XLYllJaIA4 https://t.co/O3n3JfbFd9
South Africa gears up for 'most unpredictable' vote https://t.co/0NWFpLjzQd
The eagerly awaited day has dawned as South Africans head to the polls to cast their votes. But some Cape Town residents say they will not be voting - over what they call empty promises. eNCA reporter Nobesuthu Hejana is in the Mother City with more details. #DStv403 #eNCA… https://t.co/8Wicjyvycd
🇿🇦 As South Africa goes to the polls in its seventh multiracial general election, it can be proud that its vote will be free and fair. But after three decades, most citizens say they are dissatisfied with democracy https://t.co/LzEIgwHuUt 🧵
The historic 2024 elections are underway. Queues of voters began snaking from as early as 6am this morning. Close to a million special votes have already been cast and millions more are expected today. Political analyst Justic Malala spoke to eNCA's Jenna-Leigh Bilong. #DStv403… https://t.co/G0wbFaMF7Y
South Africa elections: voting amid national discontent https://t.co/wZYFVlibe6 https://t.co/IOgqJWejrc
LIVE | Elections 2024: Excitement in the air all around the country as voters queue to make their mark https://t.co/jMoc5B8DnN https://t.co/Ijam0Y0KhJ
Sun rises over Mpumalanga as millions prepare to vote. Our reporter Pule Letshwiti-Jones is in Mbombela speaking to voters. #DStv403 #eNCA #ElectionDay https://t.co/WNkjz8c5b5
Voting queues are continuing to grow across the country. eNCA editor Faith Daniels is in conversation with anchor @LadyBilong for editor's insight. #DStv403 #eNCA #ElectionDay https://t.co/yJMlNuQOP7
Live blog | 2024 elections | SA decides in crucial polls https://t.co/ZaU1PqJq9R
Eastern Cape police are on high alert for possible election violence. This after protests erupted in Mthatha earlier this week. eNCA's Ronald Masinda is in East London speaking to voters. #DStv403 #eNCA #ElectionDay https://t.co/eRlJrIyGBg
South Africans vote in an election on Wednesday that looks set to reshape the political landscape. @JoumannaTV and Jennifer Zabasajja discuss the elections on Horizons: Middle East & Africa. https://t.co/DJBqjUr0O3 https://t.co/0yGpGbMBQB
LIVE | More than 900 000 special votes already cast, millions expected at polling stations on Wednesday https://t.co/Fg74QazxaC
South Africa elections: voting under way amid grim national mood https://t.co/8bmOwv2zbP
South Africans are voting in an election that could send their young democracy into the unknown https://t.co/bDWgXdCprG
News24 | Election 2024: One for the history books https://t.co/8Bla5eZe98
News24 | Elections 2024: Western Cape voter turnout jitters loom ahead of polls https://t.co/1FP62eRc5P
Millions of South Africans cast their votes in 2024 elections https://t.co/lxqYEZA2vv
The day South Africans have been waiting for has finally arrived. Millions of citizens are taking to the polls today to determine the country's future. Our anchors and reporters will bring you updates throughout the day. Here is Tony Ndoro with your 5am headlines. #DStv403 https://t.co/ABVlf3FnrD
The day South Africans have been waiting for has finally arrived. Millions of citizens are taking to the polls today to determine the country's future. Our anchors and reporters will bring you updates throughout the day. Here is Peter Ndoro with your 5am headlines. #DStv403 https://t.co/cZXRj53EHy
South Africans vote with ANC majority in the balance https://t.co/rDiD1E8ClQ
Despite declining support, projections suggest that the African National Congress party could still secure a slim majority in South Africa’s election or secure power through coalitions with one or two small parties, Ebrahim Fakir writes. https://t.co/4ocxnuyR3q
South Africa's general parliamentary elections will kickoff tomorrow, and while voters are ready to decide their nation's future, RT correspondent Noluvuyo Kunge takes a look at how the candidates are competing in the race. https://t.co/YbWc7d5bDu
South Africans are excited about delivering their verdict on the ANC after frustrations over high unemployment, alleged corruption and energy woes. My @SemaforAfrica report from Johannesburg on the eve of the general election. https://t.co/PIjDGHYPJd
South Africa's ANC support around 42% days before election, poll finds https://t.co/PNOaf5uCKv https://t.co/Sxuuygq1tf
🔵 SOUTH AFRICA'S ANC SUPPORT AROUND 42% DAYS BEFORE ELECTION, POLL FINDS Full Story → https://t.co/vYkYQ906S3 Support for South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) has settled around 42% in the days leading up to Wednesday's election, an opinion poll showed,… https://t.co/fyCo95vlXt
[ON AIR] South Africans will vote in what's been termed the most hotly contested election since democracy. eNCA is broadcasting live at the ROC, where the IEC is giving a breakdown of what can be expected in the coming hours. #DSttv403 https://t.co/fG4clvLtAj
Several polls predict South Africa's ruling African National Congress could fail to secure 50% of the 400 seats in the National Assembly. https://t.co/DAUBuXLBbL
South Africans prepare to decide ANC’s fate https://t.co/uaphLb0my1
LIVE | Elections 2024: More than 14 000 inmates to cast their votes on Wednesday https://t.co/npWQTHN0bb
WATCH | 2024 Elections | Day 2 of special voting in North West https://t.co/2VOxadFV3w
WATCH | 2024 Elections | KZN police identify high-risk voting stations https://t.co/g5xvowoslp
South Africa’s ‘Born Frees’ Are Disillusioned With Democracy Ahead of a crucial election, the country’s political parties are scrambling to win over those raised after apartheid. - @kliwewe reports from the ground for @newlinesmag. https://t.co/yLIlHjk4U6
WATCH | 2024 Elections | The countdown begins https://t.co/2IfAaJR0QX
WATCH | 2024 Elections | Last chance to cast special votes https://t.co/JnGLtBjY88
WATCH | 2024 Elections | Day two of special voting underway https://t.co/SY6WoN9Lrs
WATCH | 2024 Elections | Limpopo special voting goes well on first day - IEC https://t.co/Ga6746Pviu
WATCH | 2024 Elections | Tracking special voting in Mbombela https://t.co/9FJfxOLVIj
As South Africa prepares to head to the polls on May 29, FP unpacked why this election matters—and what’s at stake: https://t.co/6LcExJsLsK
Discussion | 2024 Elections | Special voting taking place across the country https://t.co/HGHC4StWHE
South Africa’s young voters are tired of the ANC’s warped Rainbow Nation. Is a political revolution brewing? @wessiedutoit reports 👇 https://t.co/TqJG3a10xL
South Africa goes to the polls tomorrow and it really feels like millions of voters are still deciding who to cast their ballot for