ANC wins big in Thabazimbi by-elections, but council remains hung

By Nkhensani Chauke

The ANC emerged victorious in the Thabazimbi Local Municipality by-elections, winning 10 out of 12 wards and securing 10 seats on the council.

Despite victory, the council remains hung and this might lead to a possible coalition as no party secured an outright majority.

Wednesday’s by-elections followed the dissolution of the Thabazimbi local municipality in August, which left all council seats vacant.

The DA secured a notable presence in the Thabazimbi local municipality by-elections, clinching a total of four seats – one ward seat and three proportional representation seats.

The EFF, on the other hand, followed closely with three PR seats.

The Labour Party of South Africa also made a strong showing with two seats, comprising one ward seat and one PR seat.

Local representation was further boosted by the Thabazimbi Residents Association, which earned a single PR seat, and MK Party, which also secured one PR