The DA won 16 wards across five provinces during by-elections on 11 September 2024. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)
The recent by-elections on 11 September 2024 saw the DA clinch victory in 16 wards across five provinces. The ANC secured four wards in two provinces, while the IFP held onto a single ward in Nkandla, the stronghold of former president Jacob Zuma. Notably, the MK Party, led by Floyd Shivambu, claimed a ward from the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal.
In a display of dominance, the DA garnered 32,592 votes, amounting to 55.96% of the support in the contested wards, emerging victorious in 16 out of 17 wards. With 195,548 registered voters across 23 wards in 14 municipalities, the by-election results underscore a shift in political landscape. The DA’s success spanned provinces like North West, Free State, Limpopo, and eThekwini.
Overall, these outcomes point to a broader trend of growing support for the DA as a beacon of clean and accountable governance, evident in various regions of South Africa.
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