Wins for the DA, IFP and ANC in Joburg, KZN, and Limpopo by-elections

The Democratic Alliance (DA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), and the African National Congress (ANC) secured crucial seats in the latest round of by-elections.

The DA once again secured Ward 102 in Johannesburg, which covers much of Randburg and Bryanston, with 94% of the vote.

Despite an increase in support from 71%, voter turnout remained low with just 17.6% of registered voters casting their ballots.

Bea Campbell-Cloete is the new ward councillor.

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Elections analyst Wayne Sussman notes that while this is one of the bigger wards, it is a diverse voting district.

“The area of Bordeaux is relatively diverse, and in the 2024 elections, the EFF came second here.”

IFP reclaimed ward 17 in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, from the National Freedom Party with 59% of the vote and a voter turnout of 48.5%.

As newly elected councillor Sbusiso Ndwandwe steps up, the IFP now holds 21 seats in the Nongoma Local Municipality.

“In the rural areas, the IFP looks like they are off to a very good start in this election year,” said Sussman.

He noted that the IFP’s victory is seen as a significant blow to the NFP, which has been experiencing a downward spiral since its breakaway from the IFP.

The ANC retained its seat in the Polokwane Municipality under Ward 34 with 72% of the votes, and a 39.3% voter turnout.

Matsikinyane Freddy Makgoba is the new ANC councillor in the ward.

Despite a slight drop in support from the previous election, the ANC holds strong in the region, said Sussman.

“It shows that their support is rock solid in this part of Polokwane.”

To listen to Sussman in conversation with 702’s John Perlman, use the audio player below: