IN PICS | 2024 elections through the lens

Millions of South Africans yesterday braved the cold in some parts of the country to cast their vote in our 7th democratic elections

A drone view shows people queue at the Hospital Hills township to vote during the South African elections, in Johannesburg, South Africa May 29, 2024.
A drone view shows people queue at the Hospital Hills township to vote during the South African elections, in Johannesburg, South Africa May 29, 2024. (Ihsaan Haffejee)
 Hundreds of South Africans queues patiently outside the Gauteng building to vote in Johannesburg.
Hundreds of South Africans queues patiently outside the Gauteng building to vote in Johannesburg. (Thapelo Morebudi)
People queue to cast their votes in the South African elections in Durban, South Africa May 29, 2024.
People queue to cast their votes in the South African elections in Durban, South Africa May 29, 2024. (ALAISTER RUSSELL)
Former Deputy President Kgalema Motlante is seen voting at the Killarney Country Club, Johannesburg.
Former Deputy President Kgalema Motlante is seen voting at the Killarney Country Club, Johannesburg. (Mosala Phillips)
John Steenhuisen, leader of the South African opposition party Democratic Alliance (DA) votes next to his daughter Caroline during the South African elections in Durban, South Africa May 29, 2024.
John Steenhuisen, leader of the South African opposition party Democratic Alliance (DA) votes next to his daughter Caroline during the South African elections in Durban, South Africa May 29, 2024. (Alaister Russell)
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa together with his wife Dr Tshepo Motsepe voting at Tekani primary school in Tshiawelo, Soweto. where he also addressed the media.
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa together with his wife Dr Tshepo Motsepe voting at Tekani primary school in Tshiawelo, Soweto. where he also addressed the media. (Thapelo Morebudi)
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki votes during the South African elections, in Johannesburg, South Africa May 29, 2024.
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki votes during the South African elections, in Johannesburg, South Africa May 29, 2024. (Ihsaan Haffejee)
People queue at the Hospital Hill township to vote during the South African elections, in Johannesburg, South Africa May 29, 2024.
People queue at the Hospital Hill township to vote during the South African elections, in Johannesburg, South Africa May 29, 2024. (Ihsaan Haffejee)