DA celebrates sweeping victories in by-elections across the country
12 September 2024
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is delighted to announce a resounding success in the by-elections held yesterday, contesting 17 wards across the country and emerging victorious in 16 of them. These results not only reflect the DA’s growth but also highlight the unwavering trust that South Africans are placing in our ability to deliver clean, accountable governance.
In KwaZulu-Natal the DA secured a remarkable sweep, winning all by-elections we contested, including marginal wards. Our victories in eThekwini Wards 33, 35, and 36, KwaDukuza Ward 6, and Umdoni Ward 15 are a testament to the party’s exceptional growth in the province. Notable victories include:
- eThekwini Ward 33: Secured 80.5% of the vote, up from 39% in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections
- eThekwini Ward 35: Increased from 80.6% in 2024 NPE to 91%,