Scores of residents cast their ballots in the by-elections for control of Thabazimbi local municipality on Wednesday.
The by-elections in Thabazimbi come after the dissolution of the entire local municipality. Picture: iStock
Electoral Commission provincial electoral officer Nkaro Mateta said more than 51,000 people were registered for Wednesday’s elections. She said the electorate had visited the town’s 57 voting stations to cast their ballots. The population of Thabazimbi is approximately 64 993, with 51 399 registered voters. Over 20 000 females and close to 30 000 males are registered to vote. More than 1 300 new voters aged 18-19 who did not participate in the 2024 general elections were also among the registered voters.
The council had two parallel structures, including two mayors, two municipal managers, two chief whips, two council speakers, and two chief financial officers.
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