ANC WINS WARDS FROM DA AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE IN BY-ELECTION

18 September 2014

The African National Congress participated in by-elections across the country yesterday and won ward 6 in Tswaing, North West from the DA and ward 5 in Tsolwana, Eastern Cape from an independent candidate. This is in addition to the 8 other wards the movement successfully retained in various wards across the country.

Once again these by-elections have reaffirmed the confidence the majority of our people have in the ANC. This confidence they continue to display whenever provided an opportunity through the exercise of their hard won right to vote. Such successes are a clear indication of the inroads we have also made in areas the opposition would want to create an impression are their strongholds.

Our public representatives have a responsibility to work even harder to realize the people's aspirations for a better life all. We are confident that in this endevour we dare not fail. The ANC thanks the people of South Africa who came out in their numbers to vote, our volunteers and supporters for their tireless work and the dedicated and hardworking men and women of the IEC for delivering credible, free, fair and peaceful by-elections.

Statement issued by Zizi Kodwa, ANC national spokesperson, September 18 2014

Full September 17 by-election results:

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