Over 11 000 registered for Mangaung by-elections

Over 11 000 registered voters are expected to cast their vote in the upcoming Mangaung by-elections at the end of the month. According to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Free State Manager, Itumeleng Liba, preparations for these by-elections are running smoothly. He says ten voting stations will be opened from 7am to 9pm on the 30th of January, while special votes will take place just a day before.

The by-elections in ward 47, which includes the areas of Heidedal, Estoire, and Raceway Park, amongst others, is expected to be hotly contested by members from different political parties. It was previously run by the DA and become vacant as a result of the resignation of a Councillor, John de Bruin, who won it during the last municipal elections in 2016.

The party has stated that they are confident their candidate, Mokgadi Kganakga, will be able to ensure the provision of service delivery to the community once she occupies the seat.

Liba says it’s all systems go for the upcoming ward 47 by-election and expectations are high that they will proceed without any clashes.

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