Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (2024)

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Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (1)

Young boys walk past election posters in Tembisa, east of Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, ahead of the elections on Wednesday May 29.

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Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (2)

Supporters of Inkatha Freedom Party attend an election rally in Richards Bay, near Durban, South Africa, Sunday, May 26, 2024, in anticipation of the 2024 general elections scheduled for May 29.

  • Emilio Morenatti - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (3)

Worshippers of Intokozo Yamakrestu Church in Christ pray as they prepare for baptism on a Durban beach, South Africa, Monday, May 27, 2024.

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Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (4)

A man cycles past an Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) poster with the face of its leader Julius Malema, in Benoni, east of Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday, May 27, 2024. South Africans who received special permission to vote early were casting their ballots on Monday, ahead of main elections on Wednesday, May, 29, 2024.

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Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (5)

Women with children walk past election posters in Tembisa, east of Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, ahead of the elections on Wednesday, May, 29.

  • Themba Hadebe - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (6)

A man carries brooms and dusters for sale at a market in downtown Durban, South Africa, Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

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Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (7)

Supporters of Ukhonto weSizwe party dance during an election meeting in Mpumalanga, near Durban, South Africa, Saturday, May 25, 2024, ahead of the 2024 general elections scheduled for May 29.

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Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (8)

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa greets African National Congress supporters at the Siyanqoba rally at FNB stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, May 25, 2024. South African will vote in the 2024 general elections May 29.

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Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (9)

A woman fills out a ballot paper before casting it during an especial voting day at Zibambeleni old age home in KwaDadeka, near Durban, South Africa, Monday, May 27, 2024. South Africans who received special permission to vote early were casting their ballots on Monday, ahead of main elections on May. 29. The special voting is for registered voters who are unable to travel to a voting station because of physical challenges such as disability, pregnancy or advanced age.

  • Emilio Morenatti - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (10)

Emandleni informal settlement in Benoni, east of Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday, May 27, 2024. South Africans who received special permission to vote early were casting their ballots on Monday, ahead of main elections on Wednesday, May, 29, 2024.

  • Themba Hadebe - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (11)

Traditional dancers perform as African National Congress supporters wait for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to arrive at the Siyanqoba rally at FNB stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, May 25, 2024. South African will vote in the 2024 general elections on May 29.

  • Jerome Delay - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (12)

An entertainer sings from the stage as supporters of Inkatha Freedom Party attend an election rally in Richards Bay, near Durban, South Africa, Sunday, May 26, 2024, in anticipation of the 2024 general elections scheduled for May 29.

  • Emilio Morenatti - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (13)

Supporters of Inkatha Freedom Party dance during an election rally in Richards Bay, near Durban, South Africa, Sunday, May 26, 2024, in anticipation of the 2024 general elections scheduled for May 29.

  • Emilio Morenatti - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (14)

A woman sells fruits and vegetables near the polling station where former South African President Jacob Zuma is expected to cast his vote, in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa South Africa, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in anticipation of the 2024 general elections scheduled for May 29.

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Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (15)

A polling station sign and political posters are displayed outside a voting station in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, ahead of the elections on Wednesday May 29.

  • Themba Hadebe - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (16)

Ballots on view at a polling station during an especial voting day at Zibambeleni old age home in KwaDadeka, near Durban, South Africa, Monday, May 27, 2024. South Africans who received special permission to vote early were casting their ballots on Monday, ahead of main elections on May. 29. The special voting is for registered voters who are unable to travel to a voting station because of physical challenges such as disability, pregnancy or advanced age.

  • Emilio Morenatti - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (17)

Electoral workers put up signs to indicate a polling station at Zibambeleni old age home in KwaDadeka, near Durban, South Africa, Monday, May 27, 2024. South Africans who received special permission to vote early were casting their ballots on Monday, ahead of main elections on May. 29. The special voting is for registered voters who are unable to travel to a voting station because of physical challenges such as disability, pregnancy or advanced age.

  • Emilio Morenatti - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (18)

Supporters of the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) party attend a final election rally in Benoni, South Africa, Sunday, May 26, 2024. South African will vote in the 2024 general elections May 29.

  • Themba Hadebe - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (19)

Supporters of Umkhonto weSizwe party react during an election meeting in Mpumalanga, near Durban, South Africa, Saturday, May 25, 2024, in anticipation of the 2024 general elections scheduled for May 29.

  • Emilio Morenatti - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (20)

A man looks at the ballot on Wednesday May 29, 2024, during general elections in KwaMfana, South Africa. South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of a new generation of discontent in a country of 62 million people — half of whom are estimated to be living in poverty.

  • Emilio Morenatti - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (21)

Voters line up to cast their ballot for general elections in Alexandra, near Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. South Africans began voting Wednesday in an election seen as their country’s most important in 30 years, and one that could put their young democracy in unknown territory.

  • Themba Hadebe - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (22)

Voters line up to cast their ballot Wednesday, May 29, 2024, for general elections in Soweto, South Africa. South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of a new generation of discontent in a country of 62 million people — half of whom are estimated to be living in poverty.

  • Jerome Delay - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (23)

An election official prepares the ballots Wednesday May 29, 2024, for the general elections in Soweto, South Africa. South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of a new generation of discontent in a country of 62 million people — half of whom are estimated to be living in poverty.

  • Jerome Delay - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (24)

Voters line up to cast their ballot for general elections in Alexrandra, near Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

  • Themba Hadebe - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (25)

Voters line up to cast their ballot for general elections in Alexandra, near Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

  • Themba Hadebe - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (26)

A woman casts her ballot on Wednesday May 29, 2024, during general elections in KwaMfana, South Africa. South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of a new generation of discontent in a country of 62 million people — half of whom are estimated to be living in poverty.

  • Emilio Morenatti - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (27)

People queue to cast their votes at a polling station in Johannesburg, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. South Africans began voting Wednesday in an election seen as their country’s most important in 30 years, and one that could put their young democracy in unknown territory.

  • Denis Farrell - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (28)

People queue to cast their votes at a polling station for general election in Cape Town, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. South Africans have begun voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put their young democracy in unknown territory.

  • Nardus Engelbrecht - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (29)

Voters line up to cast their ballot Wednesday May 29, 2024, for general elections in Soweto, South Africa. South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of a new generation of discontent in a country of 62 million people — half of whom are estimated to be living in poverty.

  • Jerome Delay - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (30)

People queue to cast their votes at a polling station in Johannesburg, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. South Africans have begun voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put their young democracy in unknown territory.

  • Denis Farrell - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (31)

Voters line up to cast their ballot Wednesday May 29, 2024, for general elections in Soweto, South Africa. South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of a new generation of discontent in a country of 62 million people — half of whom are estimated to be living in poverty.

  • Jerome Delay - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (32)

People queue to cast their votes at a polling station in Johannesburg, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. South Africans began voting Wednesday in an election seen as their country’s most important in 30 years, and one that could put their young democracy in unknown territory.

  • Denis Farrell - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (33)

A woman casts her ballot on Wednesday May 29, 2024, during general elections in KwaMfana, South Africa. South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of a new generation of discontent in a country of 62 million people — half of whom are estimated to be living in poverty.

  • Emilio Morenatti - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (34)

People queue to cast their votes at a polling station during general elections, in Cape Town, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. South Africans have begun voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put their young democracy in unknown territory.

  • Nardus Engelbrecht - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (35)

Voters wait outside a poling station on Wednesday May 29, 2024, during general elections in KwaMfana, South Africa. South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of a new generation of discontent in a country of 62 million people — half of whom are estimated to be living in poverty.

  • Emilio Morenatti - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (36)

Voters line up to cast their ballot for general elections in Alexandra, near Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. South Africans began voting Wednesday at schools, community centers and in large white tents set up in open fields in an election seen as their country’s most important in 30 years. It could put their young democracy in unknown territory.

  • Themba Hadebe - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (37)

Electoral workers pulls out ballot papers at a polling station in Alexandra, near Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

  • Themba Hadebe - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (38)

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa casts his ballot Wednesday May 29, 2024 for the general elections in Soweto, South Africa. South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of a new generation of discontent in a country of 62 million people — half of whom are estimated to be living in poverty.

  • Jerome Delay - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (39)

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa casts his ballot Wednesday May 29, 2024 for the general elections in Soweto, South Africa. South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of a new generation of discontent in a country of 62 million people — half of whom are estimated to be living in poverty.

  • Jerome Delay - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (40)

A woman casts her vote at a polling station in Cape Town, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. South Africans have begun voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put their young democracy in unknown territory.

  • Nardus Engelbrecht - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (41)

A woman with her pet dog casts her vote at a polling station in Cape Town, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. South Africans have begun voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put their young democracy in unknown territory.

  • Nardus Engelbrecht - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (42)

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen, holds his ballot at a polling station in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. South Africans have begun voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put their young democracy in unknown territory.

  • Uncredited - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (43)

Voters line up to cast their ballot Wednesday May 29, 2024 in general elections in Soweto, South Africa. South Africans began voting Wednesday at schools, community centers and in large white tents set up in open fields in an election seen as their country’s most important in 30 years. It could put their young democracy in unknown territory.

  • Jerome Delay - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (44)

A woman is marked on her hand after casting her ballot on Wednesday May 29, 2024 during general elections in Nkandla, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of a new generation of discontent in a country of 62 million people — half of whom are estimated to be living in poverty.

  • Emilio Morenatti - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (45)

Voters prepare to cast their ballot Wednesday, May 29, 2024 during general elections in Soweto, South Africa. South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of a new generation of discontent in a country of 62 million people — half of whom are estimated to be living in poverty.

  • Jerome Delay - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (46)

Women wait to cast their ballots on Wednesday May 29, 2024 during general elections in Nkandla, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of a new generation of discontent in a country of 62 million people — half of whom are estimated to be living in poverty.

  • Emilio Morenatti - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (47)

Electoral workers prepare to open the voting station as voters line up to cast their ballot for general elections in Alexandra, near Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

  • Themba Hadebe - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (48)

Voters line up to cast their ballot Wednesday May 29, 2024 in general elections in Soweto, South Africa. South Africans began voting Wednesday at schools, community centers and in large white tents set up in open fields in an election seen as their country’s most important in 30 years. It could put their young democracy in unknown territory.

  • Jerome Delay - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (49)

Voters line up to cast their ballot for general elections in Alexandra, near Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

  • Themba Hadebe - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (50)

People watch as former president of the A.N.C. and South Africa Jacob Zuma, casts his ballot on Wednesday May 29, 2024 during general elections in Nkandla, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of a new generation of discontent in a country of 62 million people — half of whom are estimated to be living in poverty.

  • Emilio Morenatti - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (51)

A voter fills out a ballot paper during general elections in Nkandla, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, Wednesday May 29, 2024. South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of a new generation of discontent in a country of 62 million people — half of whom are estimated to be living in poverty.

  • Emilio Morenatti - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (52)

Former president of the A.N.C. and South Africa, Jacob Zuma, waves to supporters after casting his ballot in Nkandla, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 during the general elections. South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of a new generation of discontent in a country of 62 million people.

  • Emilio Morenatti - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (53)

Voters line up to cast their ballot for general election in Alexandra, near Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

  • Themba Hadebe - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (54)

Electoral workers prepare to open the voting station as voters line up to cast their ballot for general elections in Alexandra, near Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

  • Themba Hadebe - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (55)

An officer watches on as an inmate inserts his ballot paper into the ballot box at the polling station at Kgoši Mampuru Correctional Facility in Pretoria, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. South Africans voted Wednesday at schools, community centers, and in large white tents set up in open fields in an election seen as their country’s most important in 30 years. It could put the young democracy in unknown territory.

  • Themba Hadebe - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (56)

People queue to cast their votes at a polling station in Cape Town, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. South Africans have begun voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put their young democracy in unknown territory.

  • Nardus Engelbrecht - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (57)

A man casts his vote beneath an image of former president Nelson Mandela and the former Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu, at a polling station in Cape Town, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. South Africans have begun voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years, and one that could put their young democracy in unknown territory.

  • Nardus Engelbrecht - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid (2024)
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