The DA welcomes the growth that we saw in the Ward 85 by-election that took place in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 23 May 2018. Along with the recent growth in the ANC-run Ward 92, this victory paints a promising picture ahead of the 2019 elections.
Support increased from 73% of the vote in 2016 to 75% on Wednesday’s by-election.
We welcome this outcome as an endorsement of the progress that we are making in the DA-led City of Joburg.
– DA Gauteng Provincial Leader, John Moodey
The DA also welcomes Sonja Meyer into the role of Councillor in Ward 85 and we trust she will serve her constituents with excellence.
Despite the backlog, the Party is working hard to fix roads, cut corruption, improve metro policing and access to jobs. This is the beginning of real change that builds one South Africa for ALL.
I would like to thank each and every voter, who came out and showed their support for the DA’s vision of freedom, fairness, opportunity and diversity.
– DA Gauteng Provincial Leader, John Moodey