ANC aims to hold Musina Ward 2 in upcoming by-election

A Musina Ward 2 by-election next week sees six parties vie for a vacant seat. While an upset is possible, the ANC, which garnered 75% of votes in 2019, is favored to retain control despite other parties' growing optimism.

The by-election in Musina’s Ward 2 next week may cause an upset, but it is unlikely that the ANC will lose the seat. The position on the local council became vacant after the death of David Mukobi in July this year. The by-election will take place next Wednesday (15 October), with six political parties contesting it.

During last year’s national elections, there were 3,385 registered voters, with a turnout of 45%. The ANC secured 69.5% of the national votes, while the DA obtained 14%. In...