DA candidate Desmond McKenzie greets voters in Birchleigh North. McKenzie won the by-election by a large margin.
THE DA has retained its seat in ward 91 following the by-election on Wednesday.
Clr Desmond McKenzie replaces Clr Johann Jordaan, who has resigned as ward councillor.
The DA increased its margin to 70.48 per cent of the votes cast compared to 65.50 per cent in the 2016 municipal elections.
The voter turnout was 32.92 per cent.
Ward 91 includes Norkem Park, Birchleigh North, Esselen Park ext 1 and Witfontein.
The by-election was contested by four parties, the DA, ANC, ACDP and EFF.
EFF PR councillors Jane Nkosi, Mercia Nkosi, Julius Mdluli, Phindile Nkosi, Thabane Benedict and Nthabiseng Tshvhenga.FRIENDLY electioneering at the DA stand. Front: Jordan Cotriet. Back: Sally Nene, Alta de Beer, Robert Mashego (ANC) and Bongani Nkosi.GERT and Cara Nel cast their votes at Norkem Park Primary School.THE ANC’s Gcobani Kulu, Moses Hlabane and Ndzuzo Ntsikeleo outside Laerskool Jeugpark.
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