North West Premier Thandi Modise has expressed optimism that North West residents in the affected wards would vote in their numbers in today’s by-elections.
“We hope that the bi-elections will be hassle free and that our people will vote in their numbers. We call on everybody residing in the wards involved to vote in order to determine representatives of their choice. This is what democracy is about!” said Premier Modise.
Two by-elections are taking place in the North West.
Ward one in Koster is uncontested, with Canney Thabo Jacobs of the ANC being the only candidate.
Ward six in Lichtenburg is contested by three political parties, namely the ANC, the DA, and the FF Plus.
The polling stations opened this morning and will close at 9 pm.
Premier Modise said those who neglect to exercise their democratic rights would regret when they realise that they had the right to choose whoever they want but did not exercise it.
According to the Spokesperson for the Independent Electoral Commission Kate Bapela, they are expecting to announce the results at midnight, after counting and verification.
Enquiries:
Lesiba Moses Kgwele, Spokesperson
Tel: 018 388 3705
Cell: 083 629 1987
Fax: 018 388 3157
E-mail: LKgwele@gmail.com
