Alan Winde, Western Cape premier candidate, celebrates the DA’s one million votes in the Western Cape at the Result Operation Centre (ROC) at Century City Conference Centre on 31 May 2024 in Cape Town. (ER Lombard/Gallo Images)
For the next five years, the DA will again rule the Western Cape.
With all 1,572 voting districts completed on Saturday evening, the DA retained power in Western Cape with a 55% outright majority.
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Despite the completion of all 1,572 Western Cape voting districts on Saturday evening, the IEC has not yet declared the results. The DA secured 55% of the vote, continuing their governance in the province. The ANC suffered its worst performance, with only 19% of the vote. The Patriotic Alliance made significant gains, winning 7.8%.
DA provincial leader Tertuis Simmers announced Alan Winde’s continuation as premier, expressing gratitude to supporters and voters. Simmers emphasized the party’s commitment to serving the Western Cape with excellence.
The Patriotic Alliance also saw success in the Western Cape, marking their entry into the provincial legislature with a focus on action over rhetoric.
Despite challenges, the DA and PA emerged triumphant, ushering in a new political landscape for the Western Cape.