Pretoria – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has won two by-elections in Ward 44 and Ward 98.
Commenting on the victories, DA Tshwane Caucus Leader Ald Cilliers Brink said: “The result of two municipal by-elections in Tshwane boosts the confidence of the DA ahead of next year’s Local Government Election”.
Ald Brink added: “We will ensure that our newly elected councillors, Samantha de la Rey (Ward 44) and Mickey van der Westuizen (Ward 98), serve their communities with dedication and excellence.
“It is notable that ActionSA, a party that currently holds the mayoral position in the city, did not contest these by-elections.
“ActionSA has not contested a single by-election in Tshwane since November 2023.”
Ald Brink said it was clear that many former ActionSA voters in Ward 98 (Pretoria North) have switched their support to the DA.
“This ward is one of the most diverse in the Metro. In the 2021 local government election ActionSA won 17% of the vote in the ward,” Ald Brink said.
The results on Wednesday were as follows:
- In Ward 98, Tshwane the DA’s vote share grew from 37.5% in the 2024 National and Provincial Election, to 72.77% in 2025; and
- In Ward 44, Tshwane the DA’s vote share grew from 74.3% in the 2024 National and Provincial Election, to 88,07% in 2025.
“These results are incredibly encouraging in the lead up to the 2026 Local Government Election,” Ald Brink said.
“We do not take a single vote for granted, and will continue our work as an effective opposition to the ANC coalition in Tshwane.”
