Joseph Mthombeni (63) says he has been in the queue to vote for nearly two hours. He adds that despite being hot and tired, he is excited to cast his vote. Photo: Johan Meyer
The mood is jovial at Fleurhof Community Hall despite an exceptionally long line of residents waiting to cast their votes.
When the Roodepoort Record visited the voting station, hundreds of residents were queued up in a line winding nearly around the block.
Residents seem to be taking the long line and the hot sun in their stride, with most starting conversations with those in front of and behind them.
High turnout
According to People’s Movement for Change candidate Lori Richards, it is wonderful to see such a huge turnout.
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