North West by-election: ANC dominates (70%). MK sees 'dismal debut' (1%)
Since 2021, there have been seven by-elections in this area, with the ANC emerging victorious in all but one.
Delegates at the ANC's 55th national elective conference on 17 December 2022. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
John Perlman interviews Election Analyst Wayne Sussman.
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Just two weeks before the country is set to cast their votes in the national elections, the ruling party has made a big statement in the final by-election, securing more than 70% of the vote in a rural ward in the Bojanala Platinum District of North West.
The results are as follows:
- ANC: 70%
- EFF: 29%
- MK: 1%
About 46% of the North West voters' roll resides in the Bojanala district.
Since 2021, there have been seven by-elections in this area, with the ANC emerging victorious in all but one.
ANC support in the district is steadfast and unwavering, says Sussman.
"The ANC has a lot of momentum and their chests will be swelled up today, particularly after this very impressive result."
- Wayne Sussman, Election Analyst
"The MK had a very dismal debut in the North West."
- Wayne Sussman, Election Analyst
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