A 54% voter turnout was recorded at South Africa's largest overseas voting station in London, where South Africans participated in the elections over the weekend. The event was marked by a smooth process, as confirmed by the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa, with no major incidents reported across 110 international voting stations. Deputy High Commissioner Dineo Mathlako noted that over 13,000 of the 24,000 registered voters in the UK cast their ballots. The focus now shifts to the upcoming elections in South Africa, where nearly 28 million citizens are expected to vote on 29 May.

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) received praise for conducting a smooth election process abroad, with thousands of South Africans voting at foreign missions, particularly in London. Voters expressed concerns about the current state of South Africa, citing issues like poverty, crime, and infrastructure challenges, and emphasized the importance of voting to instigate change. Criticism was directed towards the African National Congress, with some voters expressing a desire for political change to improve the country's situation.

Voting for South African citizens abroad continues in London, with a significant turnout at South Africa House in Trafalgar Square. The deputy high commissioner, Dineo Matlhako, highlights the extensive staff deployment to facilitate the voting process for 24,000 registered voters. Hayley Reichart from the Ground Work Collective emphasizes the importance of overseas votes in driving change in South Africa. The event sees participation from supporters of various South African political parties, including the EFF, ANC, and DA.

South Africans living abroad participated in special voting at various missions, with a significant turnout at Trafalgar Square in London. Over 24,000 voters registered to cast their ballots, surpassing the total abroad vote in 2019. The atmosphere was festive, with voters displaying symbols of various South African political parties, including the EFF, ANC, and DA.