Here are some one liners from newscasts heard during the day yesterday plus some pics:

59 election officers dismissed for various frauds etc.

A presiding officer marked ballots for the IFP in advance! One of the dismissed officers

1 mugging reported

Nail polish remover used to remove the indelible mark on the left thumb !

Ballot papers not delivered at some places

Voters showed up in droves! They never expected such an amazing turnout.

A protester shown on the TV saying  " No electricity - no election " She wouldn't vote because she had not been "given" electricity services

More women than men voting

Kwa-Zulu Natal is the most closely watched poles - because of political rivalry

Administration bungle ups were expected  ( and they got them !! )