Overstrand by-election: DA more than doubles support in former ANC stronghold

26 April 2023

Today, at the ward 5 by-election in Zwelihle, Overstrand, the DA has put up a mammoth fight and more than doubled its voter support in what was once an ANC stronghold.

The results today confirm the trust that voters have in the DA and its record of excellent service delivery in all communities.

The outcome is also telling of the steady collapse of ANC support, and people’s declining faith, not only in the ANC’s ability to deliver services, but also in their ability to move the country forward.

The ward 5 by-election results are as follows:

DA – 29.77% - 431 VOTES

ANC – 36.67% - 531 VOTES

EFF – 15.81% - 229 VOTES

PA – 2.21% - 32 VOTES

LAND – 15.54% - 225 VOTES

% Poll – 32.18%

The DA in Overstrand remains committed to fighting for the people of Zwelihle and to ensure that they receive the services they deserve.

Issued by Tertuis Simmers, DA Provincial Leader, Western Cape, 26 April 2023