Results of the Municipal By-elections held on 8 February 2023
9 February 2023
During the by-elections contested yesterday in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces, the African National Congress (ANC) retained its seat and the Patriotic Alliance (PA) won a seat.
ANC hold Ward 6 (Delportshoop) in Dikgatlong in Frances Baard in the Northern Cape. ANC 67% (46% PR) PA 20% (18% PR) DA 13% (12% PR). A great hold for the ANC on the eve of SONA. Poll: 47% (54%)
— Wayne Sussman (@waynesussman) February 9, 2023
The new ANC councillor is:
- Richard Tshepo Springbok, in ward 06, Dikgatlong Municipality – NC092, Northern Cape. The party retained its seat won in 2021 Municipal Elections, with 67,21% of the total votes cast compared to 44,19% during the 2021 Municipal Elections. Voter turnout yesterday was 47,28%.