With 51% of the votes counted in AbaQulusi, the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is leading in 16 of the municipality’s 24 wards, according to the latest available results.

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) is currently leading in four wards, while the African National Congress (ANC) is ahead in one ward. The Democratic Alliance (DA) is leading in one ward.

Ward-by-ward breakdown

The latest ward breakdown shows the IFP leading in wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 23 and 24.

The MKP is leading in wards 7, 16, 20, 21 and 22, while the ANC is ahead in ward 5. The DA is currently leading in ward 9.

Results for ward 8 are still outstanding.

Counting continues

Counting is continuing and the results remain provisional.

The picture may still change as more votes are processed.

Residents are encouraged to follow the official Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) updates for confirmed results.

The news provided to you in this link comes to you from the editorial staff of the Vryheid Herald, a sold newspaper distributed in the Vryheid area.