WC voters brave long queues, technical glitches to cast their votes

CAPE TOWN - In the Western Cape, the only province not governed by the African National Congress (ANC), a lot is riding on this election. 

But if Wednesday's queues are anything to go by, voters are also leaving nothing to chance. 

From Premier Alan Winde to the province's only independent candidate, Zackie Achmat, both ends of the political spectrum kicked off the day before dawn to cast their votes.

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Much of the day was characterised by intermittent problems with voter management devices, frustrating voters in long, snaking queues. 

With a 66% voter turnout in the 2019 general election, Wednesday's scenes indicate that number could well be exceeded. 

Young people also came out in their droves, not only for the excitement of casting a ballot for the first time. 

Currently, voters are still queuing to vote in places like Durbanville and the City Bowl. 

Results are expected to start trickling in after midnight, with Robben Island traditionally the first votes to be captured.