BLOEMFONTEIN – The DA reached a historic win in two wards previously held by the ANC in Zastron.

In Ward 3 in the Mohokare Local Municipality in the southern Free State, the DA won 47.25% of the votes with the ANC lagging behind with 25.47%. In Ward 7 the DA won with 52.38% of the votes.

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The DA also missed winning a third ward (Ward 1) with 34 votes. This ward was taken by the ANC.

Another result that is completed, is the ANC’s control of Ward 50 in the Mangaung Metro.

According to the IEC website, the newest results with 59% of the votes counted, shows the ANC leading with 38.91% of the counted votes in the Free State with the DA on 26.17% at 16:00.

The EFF stood at 8.42% and the VF Plus at 6.17%.

Of the approximately 1.5 million registered voters in the province, 45.83% exercised their democratic right by casting their ballots on 4 November.

In a press release by the Electoral Commission (IEC) six municipalities have concluded the capturing of their results. These are the Letsemeng Local Municipality, the Kopanong Local Municipality, Mohokare Local Municipality, Masilonyana Local Municipality,Tokologo Local Municipality and Phumelela Local Municipalities.

Mmathabo Rasengane, spokesperson for the IEC, says the remaining 13 municipalities are continuing with the results capturing process. “While the counting of ballots has been concluded, electoral staff are working to ensure that all results are accurately captured, verified and processed in accordance with the Commission’s prescribed procedures.

“The Electoral Commission remains committed to ensuring that the results process is conducted with the highest levels of accuracy, transparency and integrity. The Commission will continue to provide updates as the processing and finalisation of results progresses.”