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Rainy weather as Local Elections commence in South Africa, politicians cast early votes

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As election day dawned on the Mother City, rain fell and residents brave thed weather to exercise their democratic right.

Local Government Elections 2021 in South Africa saw special voting commence on Saturday and general voting today, Avanish, a resident of Pinelands in Cape Town braved the elements to improve the country.

With elections being a head to head battle between political opposition party l;eadership were out early to cast their votes before visiting areas where they hope to take or hold on to power.

Cape Town is a Democratic Alliance (DA) strong hold, with the party holding the cudgels for 15 years. DA mayoral hopeful Geordin Hill - Lewis was in a jovial but anxious mood moments before he cast his vote.

Former DA ally and Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille also cast her vote in Cape Town. De Lille’s Good Party is hoping to gain support in the Metro but the veteran politician says today is a day for the voter to decide.

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