Anti-election demonstrators refused entry into hall where a coloured candidate was campaigning for election to the house of representatives. The candidates used the police to discourage any questions from dissidents who managed to slip into the hall. Ravensmead, Cape Town.
Scene of election posters for the parliamentary by-election for the House of Delegates. A large number of helpers and high profile politicians and police presence, but very few voters. About 270 people arrived at the polls to cast their vote, with a further 1063 casting 'special' votes prior to election day - in all a 16% turnout.
Demonstrator protesting against Community Council elections in Soweto. Protest organised by the UDF. Outdoor gatherings of more than one person are prohibited by the state so protestors spaced themselves in order not to be considered as part of a gathering. Holding a placard, "Amandla Awethu, Mayibuye Afrika" on the Soweto highway.
Demonstrators protesting against Community Council elections in Soweto. Protest organised by the UDF. Outdoor gatherings of more than one person are prohibited so protestors spaced themselves in order not to be considered as part of a gathering. Holding a placard, "Say No to community Councils"
Demonstrator protesting against Community Council elections in Soweto. Protest organised by the UDF. Outdoor gatherings of more than one person are prohibited by the state so protestors spaced themselves in order not to be considered as part of a gathering. Holding a placard, "Say No to community Councils" on the Soweto highway.