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.
Lawyer Priscilla Jana holding Albertina Sisulu Molefe, Daughter of Popo Molefe, at a May Day meeting in Lenasia. Jana persuaded police to allow the meeting to be held, about 400 people attended the meeting despite a heavy police presence both in and outside the hall.
National Forum (NF) anti-election demonstrators along the road, holding handmade signs. "No to divisions of our country and our people, Don't Vote, National Forum"
National Forum (NF) anti-election demonstrators running away from a polling booth in Lenasia after police broke up the peaceful protest. One protester stands with a handmade sign. "Oppressed Workers Unite"
National Forum (NF) anti-election demonstrator injured by police. Scores of demonstrators were injured when police broke up peaceful protests at the polling booth in Lenasia.