Thousands turn out to vote in Gqeberha, Kwazakhele in Eastern Cape

GQEBERHA - Complaints about long queues, technical glitches and voting delays were at a minimum at voting stations in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.

But further afield in places like Mthatha, there have been complaints from people like UDM leader, Bantu Holomisa, whose name could not be found on the voters' roll where he voted during the previous elections.

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The province has also been marred by protests during the week and the special voting.

Not much has changed since voting commenced in Nelson Mandela Bay, from your more affluent areas to the northern areas, where thousands have turned out to vote.

In Kwazakhele, voters were also out in their numbers, including party agents from parties like the EFF, ACDP and AIC, assisting voters with the voters' roll and other logistics.

One of those voters is retired businessman, Dr Nkuthalo Ruka, who said he was happy with the choice he made when he voted for the ANC, dismissing smaller parties.

"No, those are kids. I always term them kids and if you look at all of them, they come from the ANC. All we're saying to the ANC is to be strong.

Former DA mayor, Nqaba Bhanga, also cast his vote for the ANC at the same station, saying more people would return.

"I'm happy that people like Mike Xhego and many people are coming back. There are many people who are going to come back to the ANC."