GEORGE NEWS - The DA has secured a majority in George after Wednesday’s local government elections, with the PA emerging as the second-largest party by vote share.
According to the latest available figures from the electoral commission (IEC), the DA received 50.5% of the vote, followed by the PA with 19.75% and the ANC with 15.57%. The FF Plus attracted 10.226%, while the EFF received 2.37%.
The DA also led the ward contest, securing 15 of George's 28 wards. The PA took seven wards, while the ANC secured six.
The results represent a significant showing for the PA, which has expanded its support in George, while the DA remains the municipality's dominant party.
The FF Plus, despite attracting more than 10% of the vote, did not win a ward, but has secured four proportional seats.
The DA has secured 28 seats, the minimum a party needs to govern with an outright majority.
The PA has 11 seats, the ANC 8, FF Plus 4, EFF 1, ACDP 1, PBI 1 and Good 1 seat.
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