Tweet it for your country in #SAElections2019
From early on Wednesday, South Africans were taking to social media to post selfies of their thumbs, indicating that they had voted in the much-anticipated election.
As South Africans headed to the polls on Wednesday, #SAElections2019 was already trending on Twitter by 7am.
To mark the occasion, Twitter automatically generated a voting box emoji for Tweets using the hashtag.
From early on Wednesday, South Africans were taking to social media to post selfies of their thumbs, indicating that they had voted in the much-anticipated election.
My vote, My choice, My Voice! #SAElections2019 https://t.co/PSoPJH9S1M
— Teezyflex (@DARLINGTON2010) May 8, 2019
First time voter. #SAElections2019 pic.twitter.com/aN8QRYvlYs
— MoneneKetsa (@komane_khutso) May 8, 2019
#SAElections2019 pic.twitter.com/PRLWzLDHgD
— Johny The Best Cook (@johny_cook) May 8, 2019
#SAElections2019 #Inked I always vote with a #ParkerPen. pic.twitter.com/h8LaxjY84u
— Chris van Zyl (@ChrisvanZylIV) May 8, 2019
DA leader Mmusi Maimane, former President Kgalema Mothalnte, and a number of politicnas all cost their votes early on Wednesday morning.
#SAElections2019 Earlier when Makhura cast his vote. pic.twitter.com/AZUorGsFHV
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) May 8, 2019
#SAElections2019 Former president Kgalema Motlanthe walking to the back of the line.. pic.twitter.com/mqrPu4FaPL
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) May 8, 2019
#SAelections2019 | DA's Maimane has officially voted.
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) May 8, 2019
Watch below: pic.twitter.com/tKZIHf2O2h
Google also dedicated it's doodle on Wednesday to the South African elections.
