How ANC kept its seat in Ward 9, Ephraim Mogale
The ANC has kept its seat in Ward 9 of the Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality in Limpopo, following a by-election on Wednesday. This seat was originally won by the ANC in the 2021 Local Government Elections. The by-election happened because the previous ward councillor sadly passed away. The ANC secured 69.08% of the votes cast.
Key details of the by-election
- Location: Ward 9, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa.
- Date: Wednesday (presumably 17 September 2025).
- Reason for by-election: Death of the ward councillor.
- Winning party: ANC, retaining the seat.
- ANC Vote Share: 69.08% (1566 votes).
- EFF Vote Share: 23.60% (535 votes).
- MKP Vote Share: 4.28% (97 votes).
- SAMEBA Vote Share: 1.99% (45 votes).
- PAC Vote Share: 1.06% (24 votes).
Summary of the story
In Ward 9 of the Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality in Limpopo, a by-election was held because the local ward councillor had died. The African National Congress (ANC), which had previously won the seat in the 2021 Local Government Elections, contested the election. The ANC successfully retained the seat, securing a significant majority of 69.08% of the votes. Other parties that participated in the by-election included the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who got 23.60% of the votes, uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MKP) with 4.28%, SAMEBA at 1.99%, and the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) with 1.06%. The results confirm that the ANC continues to hold strong support in this ward. You can find the original report on this election result here on Limpopo Chronicle’s X account. (Limpopo Chronicle)
Questions and answers
- Why was there a by-election in Ward 9?
The by-election was held because the previous ward councillor had sadly passed away.
- Which political party won the by-election?
The African National Congress (ANC) won the by-election, retaining the seat they had previously held.
- What percentage of the votes did the ANC receive?
The ANC received 69.08% of the total valid votes cast.
- Which other parties participated in the by-election?
Besides the ANC, the EFF, MKP, SAMEBA, and PAC also participated in the by-election.
- What was the vote share for the EFF?
The EFF secured 23.60% of the votes.
- Where can I find more news about similar events in South Africa?
You can find more stories like this on the City of Thohoyandou’s news page. (City of Thohoyandou News)
