Cape Town – Jacob Zuma’s MK Party saw a slight improvement, securing 1.41% of votes in a by-election in Madibeng, North West, compared to 0.78% in previous Eastern Cape by-elections.
The elections were held on Wednesday.
Despite this, the governing ANC retained control of Madibeng municipality’s Ward 1 with 70% of the vote.
MK PARTY SMASHED IN BY-ELECTION
A big by-election was held yesterday in Ward 1 Madibeng in Bojanala North West, Jacob Zuma aligned MK Party received a paltry 1% of the votes. This number is an indication of what will happen to MK Party in North West province. Absolute carnage.… pic.twitter.com/ORjVig5jQl
— Goolam (@goolammv) May 16, 2024
The MK Party, founded by Zuma, aims for a two-thirds majority in upcoming elections, drawing comparisons to other parties’ initial election performances.
Zuma hopes to alter voting patterns by combining MK Party and EFF votes.
Unfortunately the people of the NW, still believe in the ANC. This province will remain as is, rural. Setlagole, Ganyesa, Taung, Vryburg, Disaneng, Zeerust….all this places, too rural.
— The sleeping (@Makhetha57060) May 16, 2024
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
