South Africans vote in local polls that put ANC to the test
AFP, March, 2006
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JOHANNESBURG (AFP) — South Africans voted in local elections in a major popularity test for the ruling African National Congress under fire from supporters demanding better housing and basic services.
Africa's oldest liberation movement, the ANC remains certain to win the elections but has faced increasing criticism and angry protests for failing to provide housing, electricity, proper sanitation and tap water.
"Every country in the world faces challenges. One of our challenges here is to ensure that we deal with poverty, lack of education," said Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, as he cast his ballot in Johannesburg.
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"I voted for myself," the frail-looking Mandela said jokingly, wearing an AIDS ribbon and one of his trademark African-style shirts. "Even if I go to my grave, I will wake up and come and vote."
Polling stations closed at 7:00 pm (1500 GMT) and voting went smoothly ...
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