There were tears and ululations as former president Nelson Mandela stepped out of his car to vote in Houghton, as hundreds of photographers swarmed around him.
The stars of South Africa's hotly contested elections have received Hollywood-style welcomes where they turned up to cast their votes.
Nelson Mandela, who turns 90 this week, has a double celebration as he marks 10 years of marriage to his third wife Graca Machel.
The new Nelson Mandela R5 coin will share 'Tata's' love, experience and leadership, says Finance Minister Trevor Manuel.
The new Nelson Mandela R5 coin will share 'Tata's' love, experience and leadership, says Finance Minister Trevor Manuel.