North West by-election: ANC dominates (70%). MK sees 'dismal debut' (1%)

John Perlman interviews Election Analyst Wayne Sussman.

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Just two weeks before the country is set to cast their votes in the national elections, the ruling party has made a big statement in the final by-election, securing more than 70% of the vote in a rural ward in the Bojanala Platinum District of North West.

The results are as follows:

• ANC: 70%
• EFF: 29%
• MK: 1%

About 46% of the North West voters' roll resides in the Bojanala district. 

Since 2021, there have been seven by-elections in this area, with the ANC emerging victorious in all but one.

ANC support in the district is steadfast and unwavering, says Sussman.

"The ANC has a lot of momentum and their chests will be swelled up today, particularly after this very impressive result."

- Wayne Sussman, Election Analyst

"The MK had a very dismal debut in the North West."

- Wayne Sussman, Election Analyst

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