By-elections in Gauteng, Eastern Cape, KZN, and Limpopo scheduled for April

By Nkhensani Chauke

Municipal by-elections are scheduled across four South African provinces of Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Kwazulu-Natal, and Limpopo on April 2, 2025.

These elections will see 29 candidates from 16 political parties vying for vacant seats.

In the City of Johannesburg Municipality, Ward 82 became vacant following the passing of the incumbent councillor, prompting a contest among multiple political parties including the African National Congress (ANC), Democratic Alliance (DA), and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), among others.

Ward 99 in the City of Johannesburg will be contested solely by the ANC and DA due to similar circumstances.

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announced voter registration for these by-elections in February, with voting stations open from 08:00 to 17:00 on the election day.

In the Eastern Cape, Intsika Yethu Municipality’s Ward 13 will see competition from the ANC, EFF, and two other parties following the councillor’s passing. Meanwhile, Uphongolo Municipality’s Ward