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Jean-Jacques Cornish<\/p>\n

19 May 2011<\/p>\n

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South Africa’s local elections went ahead Wednesday with few problems. But there were delays in some polling stations opening – one because officials had to be ferried across a crocodile-infested river by army vehicles in Limpopo province, another where officials had to be lifted by helicopter to the top of a mountain.<\/p>\n

Public frustration at government corruption and poor provision of basic services were the main election issues.<\/p>\n

Casting his ballot, President Jacob Zuma says his ruling African National Congress will nevertheless make some gains over the 65 per cent support it won five years ago.<\/p>\n

Some voters in Johannesburg were allowed to cast their ballots after the 7pm deadline because the delivery of voting material was delayed earlier in the day.<\/p>\n

Some polling stations in the commercial capital and Cape Town were open later to accommodate a last-minute rush.<\/p>\n

Anyone in the queue when the polls close is permitted to vote.<\/p>\n

Voting was peaceful around the country, although police had to deal with about 10 protest marches near polling stations. These are not permitted under election law.<\/p>\n

Reporters focussed on Ficksburg in the Free State where Andries Tatane was killed by police last month during a demonstration against lack of government service delivery.<\/p>\n

The first results started coming in hours after the polls close.<\/p>\n

The Independent Electoral Commission says the final outcome is expected to be announced on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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