Four political parties have nominated candidates for the by-election in Makhado Municipality's Ward 9. The election is expected to be closely contested, and while the ANC may risk losing some support, no single party is expected to dethrone them.
Ward 9 is considered one of the "town" wards, covering the area west of the N1 in Louis Trichardt, along with the area north of the town. It includes Eltivillas, Matshavhawe, and Khunda villages.
The seat became vacant with the death of...