CATCH UP: Our democracy is strong and robust. Our people have spoken — Ramaphosa

At my little voting station, we had 3 boxes and assistance in getting them into the correct box-us colour blind people had difficulty with the pastels! My sister voted in a large district and they only had one box for all the papers.

Can we put in a 5% minimum or switch to single member districts? Will the the ANC and the DA form a coalition?

If the politicians care about South Africans then the ANC, DA, IFP and all the smaller parties(excluding the EFF and MK) should form a government that is inclusive, not just in name. Cabinet posts and other meaningful positions should be given to each of the parties. We can do it if we really try.

Congratulations to all South Africans from here in New York. Whilst i appreciate the many challenges facing the country, you have used the power of your vote to demand positive change. My best wishes to the country and it’s people.

This is, exactly, where the ANC have it all wrong; "He adds this is a mandate to continue the project of renewal and revitalisation which the party began six years ago under President Cyril Ramaphosa after being dogged by corruption scandals." The project of renewal/revitalisation is internal to the ANC, the job in hand is responsible government for the country, which they are incapable of because of the factions dividing over what renewal and revitalisation means to it’s executive and MPs. The ANC constitution hamstrings the governance of this country. Politics here is archaic, lost in previous centuries as indicated by this year’s General Election. A GMU is the only option that works for this country, fingers crossed.

At this type of attrition rate, the ANC are a spent force come two elections time.

Someone should remind Mbaks that if you mix water and oil you get an emulsion. Emulsions are good things like milk, mayonnaise, and acrylic paint. Often a lot more useful than the sum of their parts...