On Friday, early voters from the security sector, foreign embassies, and the media cast their ballots. 

The opening of a few polling stations experienced brief delays, with the electoral commission blaming minor challenges that were resolved right afterwards. 

Multiple observer mission teams have already arrived in the country to witness this year’s elections. 

And as most parties will be holding their final rallies this weekend, it looks like it’s all systems go for the October 7th polls.

SABC