ANC retains ward 20 in Mahikeng.
The ANC has retained Ward 20 in Mahikeng, North West.
The party won the ward with a strong majority during the by-election after a fiercely contested race.
A total of 4 610 registered voters were expected to cast their ballots on 27 May 2026. The ANC received 72% of the votes.
A total of 1 775 votes were cast across five voting districts (VDs). The party won all five districts with an overwhelming majority.
New councillor elected
IEC provincial spokesman Tebogo Ntjanyana confirmed Olebogeng Magano as the newly elected ward councillor.
Magano replaces Tshepiso Motshabi, who passed away earlier in 2026 after a short illness.
The ANC received 72% of the vote (1 275 votes), followed by the EFF with 20% (362 votes) and the United Christian Democratic Party (UCDP) with 6% (118 votes).
Strong ANC performance
This is the second consecutive strong by-election result for the ANC in North West following its 81% victory in Ward 20 of Matlosana City in Kanana near Orkney, outside Klerksdorp.
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Residents voted at five different voting districts. The ANC won all of them:
Voting District Results
Modiko Primary School
ANC - 214
Masutlhe Primary School
ANC - 269
Old Madibana Primary School
ANC - 230
Grace Bible Church
ANC - 195
Mailakgang Primary School
ANC - 367
Community leader weighs in
Meanwhile, Mahikeng resident and community leader Tshepo Moses Boysa, also known as Azania General, told Daily Sun that those entrusted with leadership often protect their friends and beneficiaries.
"Commander, the problem is not the ANC, but the current corrupt leadership. About accountability and responsibility, in my view, it's a milestone," he said.
His comments come after the governing party faced criticism on several occasions over service delivery challenges.
