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2024 - 5 - 30

Western Cape Elections 2024: DA Set to Retain Power Amidst Tight Race

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Exciting updates from the Western Cape elections: projections show a tough battle for power as DA leads the race!

In the 2024 elections in the Western Cape, eNCA predicts that the Democratic Alliance (DA) will maintain its hold on power in the province. Analysts point out that the ANC has experienced a decline in support, making way for the Patriotic Alliance, the third-largest party in the region. The EFF also plays a significant role, adding intrigue to the election dynamics.

Meanwhile, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is diligently working to tally the votes, aiming to reach the halfway mark soon. As of the latest update, 34.22% of votes have been counted, signaling progress in the election result finalization process.

Both the DA and ANC are closely monitoring the election results in the Western Cape, showing confidence in the process despite some glitches reported by the IEC. With over 27 million South African voters participating, the democratic exercise has been robust and engaging.

As the DA maintains a strong lead in the province, capturing 49% of the votes from a significant number of voting stations, the race intensifies. While projections favor the DA securing over 50% of the votes, the final results remain eagerly anticipated.

The late Dr. Tom Sutcliffe, a multitalented individual and the first head of the Western Cape, left behind a rich legacy. His contributions to the province will be forever remembered, especially during this pivotal election period.

In another development, the DA's support in the Western Cape has dipped slightly below 50% with 30% of the votes counted, adding an element of suspense to the outcome. Despite this, experts predict a solid victory for the blue party, ensuring their dominance in the region.

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2024 elections | eNCA projects DA will retain the Western Cape (eNCA)

Election analyst Wayne Sussman said the ANC has lost ground in the province. The third-largest party is the Patriotic Alliance. "Even though the EFF might have ...

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Vote counting: Western Cape IEC aims to reach 'halfway mark by ... (News24)

IEC staff in the Western Cape are working around the clock to finalise election results. As of 16h00, the IEC in the province had completed 34.22% of votes.

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Parties in Western Cape keenly tracking election results - SABC ... (SABC News)

Both the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the African national Congress (ANC) say they are less concerned about glitches in the IEC. The glitches saw long voting ...

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DA in pole position to cling to power in the Western Cape (Johannesburg Sunday World)

The elections concluded on Wednesday, with over 27-million South African voters participating in the democratic process. In the 1 572 voting districts counted ...

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Winde says election results show Western Cape not heading for ... (Independent Online)

As at 12. 30 midday, the DA was leading with 49% of the votes captured from the 472 out of 1572 voting stations.

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Vote capturing continuing smoothly in the Western Cape, says IEC (TimesLIVE)

The Electoral Commission's provincial head, Michael Hendrickse, said only 10 of the province's 1,572 voting districts were still finalising their counts. He was ...

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Tom Sutcliffe — rich legacy of multitalented first head of the Western ... (Daily Maverick)

Dr Tom Sutcliffe, who passed away peacefully on 8 April 2024 after a two-year battle with cancer, will be remembered for his pivotal role as the head of the ...

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With 30% of votes counted in WC, DA drops below 50% (George Herald)

Projections about the Western Cape's final results made by various election analysts puts the DA above 50%, guaranteeing the blue party an outright majority in ...

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Western Cape still blue with DA above 50% (George Herald)

Election analyst Dawie Scholtz shares his insights and predictions on X (Twitter). NATIONAL NEWS - This morning just after 06:00 elections data cruncher, Dawie ...

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Elections 2024: DA to retain power in the Western Cape (Independent Online)

The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape is confident that it will hold onto power in the province, as preliminary results released by the Electoral ...

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IEC satisfied with progress making in capturing Western Cape votes (Eyewitness News)

Provincial head Michael Hendrickse says they are working towards a result by the end of Friday, but he remains mindful that political parties are still able ...

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DA set to retain Western Cape, rising well above 50% vote – with PA ... (Daily Maverick)

Alan Winde is set for another term as Western Cape premier, as by Friday 31 May, his party the Democratic Alliance has reached a majority in the province.

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DA on its way to landslide Western Cape victory (Eyewitness News)

With around 30% of the vote still to be captured, it's crossed the fifty plus one threshold for an outright majority in the province.

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Western Cape still blue with DA above 50% (Mossel Bay Advertiser)

Election analyst Dawie Scholtz shares his insights and predictions on X (Twitter). NATIONAL NEWS - This morning just after 06:00 elections data cruncher, Dawie ...

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World Foster Day: Over 40000 children in foster care in the Western ... (Independent Online)

Western Cape MEC of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez said the number of reported cases of child neglect and abuse in the province has continued to increase, ...

WC Government remains committed to citizens of the province (Western Cape Government)

Premier Alan Winde said the Western Cape Government (WCG) remains committed to upholding and protecting the dignity of all citizens. “While we have been working ...

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South Africa Elections: IEC Probes Vote Objections in Western Cape (Bloomberg)

The Electoral Commission of South Africa said it's investigating objections raised by several South African opposition parties in the Western Cape province.

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2024 Elections | Recount chants in the Western Cape (eNCA)

The DA's Alan Winde tried to speak to members of the media, but that conversation descended into chaos as other political parties chanted 'recount'.

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WATCH | High hopes, high stakes as parties clash for control of ... (News24)

Western Cape opposition parties believe the strong voter turnout in the province will go in their favour and boost their chances of eating into the DA's ...

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Smaller parties chip away at DA's Western Cape dominance (News24)

As general election results come in, smaller parties are reducing the Democratic Alliance's (DA) dominance in the Western Cape.

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South Africa Elections: IEC Probes Vote Objections in Western Cape (Bloomberg)

The Electoral Commission of South Africa said it's investigating objections raised by several South African opposition parties in the Western Cape province.

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