Thursday, November 21, 2024

DA retains seat in Manenberg

The Democratic Alliance (DA) retained its seat in ward 30 in the Cape Metro.

A municipal by-elections was held for the ward on Tuesday and Wednesday, which consists of those residing in Manenberg.

The new ward councillor is Deidrèe De Vos. The DA retained the seat in this by-election with 42,6% of the total votes cast, compared to 60,6% during the 2021 Local Government Elections. The by-elections’ voter turnout was 34,55% compared to the 2021 LGE voter turnout of 43,71%

SCREENSHOT: Deidrèe De Vos with Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, upon receiving the news that she is the new ward councillor


The IEC Provincial Electoral Officer, Michael Hendrickse, thanked all the registered voters who on Tuesday and Wednesday came to the voting stations to cast their vote.

‘’Voters took the time to participate in the by-elections notwithstanding the recent National and Provincial Elections (NPE2024). Also a word of thanks to all the electoral staff and members of the law enforcement.’’

Hendrickse reminded South African citizens who are not registered or who need to re-register due to a change of address to do so on the official IEC website via www.elections.org.za.

The DA says it is pleased with the results.

‘’The residents of Manenberg sent a clear message: they believe in the DA’s ethos of real service delivery and want to uphold their association with a party that has a shining track record of good governance,’’ said Tertuis Simmers, DA Western Cape Leader.

‘’The DA welcomes newly elected councillor Deidree De Vos (Ward 30, City of Cape Town) to take up her seat in council, to implement the DA’s promise to deliver clean governance and quality service delivery, and to work for all people in her ward. We thank the residents who have placed their trust in the DA and contributed to this victory,’’ he added.

De Vos thanked residents who voted for her.

’’Thank you to the people of Manenberg and everyone involved for your trust and support in choosing me to be your ward candidate. Your voices have been heard, and I am honored to represent you. Together, we will work towards a brighter future for our community.’’

 

Done By: Mitchum George

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