The DA withstood a strong challenge from the Patriotic Alliance in Lambert’s Bay to retain a ward and allow the party and its coalition partners to take back control of Cederberg. The IFP had its second successive stunning by-election victory in KwaZulu-Natal with a big upset win in uMuziwabant.
In the Cederberg municipality, a by-election about to take place has attracted bigwigs such as Helen Zille (DA), Gwede Mantashe (ANC) and Gayton McKenzie (PA). This by-election will cement a victory for coalitions fighting for control of the municipality.
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ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe spent a day in Lambert’s Bay ahead of a crucial by-election this week. Talks turned to fisherfolk and coalitions.