This is the most hotly contested election in South African history, with a record 48 parties on the ballot, 19 more than last time around and nearly double the number that took part in the 1994 elections.
Pre-vote polls predicted that the ANC will win between 55 and 62% of the vote, while the centrist Democratic Alliance was predicted to get approximately 20% and the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters between 10 and 14%.
"This is a vote that reminds us of 1994," Ramaphosa told media at the polling station."Our people were just as excited as this because they were heralding a new period, a new future for our country. And today, this is what I am also picking up." The size of his expected victory at the polls will likely play a significant role in determining the extent to which he will be able to ramp up his reformist policies and root out corrupt ANC members.ANC North West denies EFF claims of ward councilor who 'voted twice', clarifies he's a party agent
The likelihood of a strong showing from the EFF in Gauteng, particularly among young and first-time voters, could see it become a kingmaker in the province.
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