officials are now sure they will get the 60% turnout, which is needed for the boat to be vali d. there is unhappiness in the north about the imminent split. >> southern sudanese have been waiting for many years to decide their future, some have been waiting longer than most. rebecca is clear about what she wants. >> we are voting for the referendum, that is our goal. there is nothing we need to do but separate from the north. >> that sentiment seems to be shared across the south. everyone accepts the south will succeed. the one potential stumbling block is turnout must be 60% for the boat to be valid, but voting continues until saturday. the former rebels who now control the south -- >> we have a lot of data to make sure we give you accurate numbers. we feel that by the third day we have crossed the 60% threshold. >> in the north opposition politicians are using the upcoming election to score political points. >> [inaudible] so that people feel they are part of the country, a sense of equality in one measure. >> this referendum is creating considerable turmoil in the north, but t