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.
Police break up a University of Cape Town (UCT) protest against elections in front of Jameson Hall. A student is being escorted by a policeman wearing a gas mask. Another policeman is pointing a gun which shoots teargas.
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.
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.
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.
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"
