The DA is proud to announce that we have retained Matzikama Ward 7 in today’s by-election.
The hard-fought victory for the governing party of South Africa’s best-run province reflects the voters’ confidence in our integrity and results-driven service delivery.
Another cause for celebration is that this by-election result marks our second highest ever vote tally in Ward 7, Matzikama.
The DA congratulates newly elected councillor Richard van Huyssteen. We believe that once he takes up his seat in Council, he will continue the DA’s trend of solid governance to all people in his ward.
The DA thanks public reps, activists and staff for their vital roles today.
This victory follows the heavy blow already dealt to the ANC/PA/EFF coalition in court, where their unlawful power grab in Matzikama was stopped in its tracks.