So the 2009 South African elections are done and dusted and we're all waiting for the final results and wondering how to get the ink off our left thumbnails. This stunning image by Cape Town photographer Hendrik Groenewald sums up the election elation felt by many on the day.

Hendrik took this photo at the Rondebosch Voting Station.

 

Image: Hendrik Groenewald. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

 

SA Rocks had a great idea and asked everyone to send in a photo of their inked thumb  as 'proof' that they voted. Quite fun - check it out!

 

Have a look at News24's Election 2009 page for news updates and the latest SA election 09 results.

 

And, if you're on Twitter, follow @SAelections for up to the minute news flashes on the results.