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The South African National Defence Force (Sandf) has been deployed to Alexandra township north of Johannesburg to try and contain a volatile situation.

Parliamentary Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) Lindiwe Mazibuko says they are thrilled by the number of votes they received at these year elections.

Political analyst, Susan Booysen says she agrees with the CSIR's projections.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has made projections for the final outcome of the 2014 general elections, based on results so far.

Selected news and current affairs clips from SABC radio and digital journalists, used on the SABC News website (www.sabcnews.com).

Selected news and current affairs clips from SABC radio and digital journalists, used on the SABC News website (www.sabcnews.com).

United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader Bantu Holomisa was amongst the first to cast his vote in the Pretoria suburb of Arcadia.

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng says Wednesday’s voting day reflects South Africa's capacity as a stable democratic state.

SABC Digital News journalist Paballo Lephaka speaks to residents in Soweto about whether they will vote or not.

It appears as if the community of Bloemhof in the North West have decided not to take part in the country’s fifth general election.

Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) officials in Bekkersdal, West of Johannesburg have managed to set up their equipment again without any disruptions.

SABC reporter, Wisani Makubele says residents of Bekkersdal have started queuing at voting stations and the mood is calm.

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Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) president Joseph Mathunjwa has accused employers of negotiating in bad faith.

The MEC for Local Government, Mlibo Qhoboshiyane, says he is concerned about the high level of intimidation and the torching of a school at Sterkspruit ahead of 7th May general elections.

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The smallest political party will have a say and a chance to be represented in parliament

Small party will become powerful if it collides with the leading party

Deliberation is critical in democracy

Institute of Security Studies (ISS) says it’s critical for political parties at this stage late in the election season to maximise the number of voters that they get to the polls.

Faull says both EFF and Agang SA are both contesting for the first time.

Angie Motshekga, will on Monday meet with the Presidency's legal advisors to work out the logistical details of an enquiry into allegations of cash-for-jobs against members Sadtu members.

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says official campaigning for Wednesday's election will only end on Tuesday midnight.

Tlakula will cast her special vote on Monday morning.