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The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is managing the by-elections in four wards in the metro, following the expulsion of eight ward councillors in March.

The ANC will be contesting the election. Photo: Lucky Nkuyane

The EFF, ANC, DA, Active African Christians United Movement (AACUM), the Progress Party, the IFP, the new Lentswe La Batho (LLB) party, and the United Christian Democratic Party (UCDP) will be contesting the election, along with several independent candidates.

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IEC spokesperson, Mmabatho Rasenagane, previously said the four wards to hold by-elections are Thaba Nchu, Botshabelo, Wepener and Bloemfontein.

Several independent candidates will be contesting the election. Photo: Lucky Nkuyane

The by-elections will take place from 08:00 to 17:00. Rasengani said close to 30 000 people from the four wards are registered voters. On Tuesday (18/7) elderly people and those who qualify for special votes cast their votes.

“By-elections will be held in ward 7 (Bloemfontein, with 6 927 registered voters), ward 39 (Botshabelo, 8117 registered voters), Thaba Nchu (7 770 registered voters) and Wepener (7 116 registered voters), which all became vacant as a result of the councillor’s membership being terminated by the party,” Rasengane added.

The ANC will be contesting the election. Photo: Lucky Nkuyane

The metro is currently without a mayor, with the ANC’s Gregory Nthatisi elected as acting mayor in April.

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