A small but steady line of voters gathered at the polling station opposite Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Juba.
Despite a number of people who could not find their names on the voters list at the gate, the voting itself went easier than expected.
Simon Lam came out of the poling station spotting a green finger, proof that he had casted his ballot.
Mr. Lam was surprised how much help, especially illiterate people, got from polling officials.
Catholic Sister Mary Daniel had to search a while, until she found her name on the voters list. It was the first time in het life she could cast a vote.
Sister Mary Daniel stated that she was thrilled that her votes make her a part of the decision making in the society.
For the young voter, Kamiar Yabulan, the polling was a step closer to the referendum on independence next year.
Ms. Yabulan was surprised that the casting of her votes took no longer than 5 minutes.