The Democratic Alliance (DA) has retained 5 of its seats whereas the Patriotic Alliance (PA) received a seat within the by-elections held on Wednesday, 23 October. 

This is in distinction to the outcomes of the by-elections held earlier in October the place the African National Congress (ANC) snatched a municipal seat beforehand held by the DA within the !Kheis Municipality in Northern Cape.

DA RETAINS SEATS IN BY-ELECTIONS 

The Electoral Commission of South Africa mentioned in ward 84 within the City of Tshwane, Gauteng, the occasion retained the seat it received within the 2021 native authorities elections, with 62.82% of the whole votes forged, in comparison with 65.50% throughout the 2021 elections. Voter turnout was 27.43%.

In ward 7 within the Msukaligwa Municipality in Mpumalanga, the Blue Party retained the seat it received within the 2021 native authorities elections with 51,95% of the whole votes forged, in comparison with 40,90% throughout the 2021 elections. Voter turnout was 19.77%.

In ward 24 within the Emalahleni Municipality in Mpumalanga, the occasion additionally retained the seat it received within the 2021 municipal elections, with 88,52% of the whole votes forged, in comparison with 60,25% throughout the 2021 elections. Voter turnout was 18.74%.

HOW DID THE PARTY PERFORM IN THE WESTERN CAPE? 

The Western Cape is likely one of the DA’s strongholds. 

In ward 8 within the City of Cape Town, the occasion retained the seat it received within the 2021 native authorities elections, with 85.44% of the whole votes forged, in comparison with 83,82% throughout the 2021 elections. Voter turnout was 16.85%

In ward 8 within the Stellenbosch Municipality, additionally within the Western Cape, the occasion retained the seat it received within the 2021 native authorities elections, with 98.61% of the whole votes forged, in comparison with 85.13% throughout the 2021 elections. Voter turnout was 4.25%.

In ward 20 within the George Municipality, additionally within the Western Cape, the PA received a seat beforehand received by the GOOD Party within the 2021 native authorities elections, with 51.86% of the whole votes forged, in comparison with 26.99% throughout the 2021 elections. Voter turnout was 60.02%.

Following the decisive victories, the DA mentioned residents are endorsing its monitor document of excellent governance. 

“A huge thank you to every single voter who put their trust in us. We’re excited to keep pushing forward for a brighter future,” it mentioned.

Is this an indication of issues to come back for the DA come the 2026 municipal elections?

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