ANC’s vote share falls from 48.9% to 33.9% in Merafong
The DA is in second position with 23% of the votes, with the EFF coming third at 8%.
The African National Congress (ANC) has experienced a significant decline in its vote share in the Merafong Local Municipality, falling from 48.9% in the 2021 municipal elections to 33.9% in the recent election. This decrease translates to a loss of 10 seats, down from 27 seats in 2021, as the ANC now holds 17 seats out of the 49 available in the municipality.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has emerged as the second-largest party, capturing 23% of the votes, which equates to 11 seats, a substantial improvement from the 16% they received in 2021. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has also suffered a significant setback, securing only 8% of the votes, compared to their 15% in 2021, and now holds four seats.
This political upheaval in Merafong Municipality is attributed to a newly formed community movement, One Merafong Organisation (OMO), which has unseated the ANC in a traditionally strong ANC stronghold. OMO leader Buti Mthembu expressed gratitude to the community for their trust and called for the arrest of corrupt officials, emphasizing that the community has spoken and will not forget the ANC's neglect.
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