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Politicians campaigned at rallies and other events across the country on Saturday ahead of the May 7 general election.
President Jacob Zuma celebrated his 72nd birthday campaigning in the Western Cape.
ANC spokesperson, Jackson Mthembu said it was fitting that on Zuma's birthday, the party reflected on the significant strides made by the ANC government over the last five years during Zuma's tenure.
Inkatha Freedom Party leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi campaigned in Rustenburg, North West, saying the IFP had a practical plan to improve South Africa.
DA parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko campaigned in Upington, in the Northern Cape, where she accused the ANC of forgetting those who had voted it into power, and added that the DA was the most racially diverse party in the country.
Meanwhile, DA leader Helen Zille and its Gauteng premier candidate Mmusi Maimane led a march in Soweto to protest over the SABC refusing to broadcast its advertisement.
Zille claimed that SABC executives were protecting their positions by deciding not to broadcast its advert.
