For the Ntabeni family in Matatiele, victory in ward 10 of the Eastern Cape municipality was certain, no matter who won the election, because all four registered candidates for the ward were brothers.
in eThekwini raised political hackles around the country, it appeared to have been better received by the residents of the wards in the predominantly Indian area.
The DA retained control of four of the five Phoenix wards in Monday’s poll, beating the ANC and independents aligned with the Forum 4 Service Delivery. And it took the fifth — ward 50 — off the ANC.We’re sorry, only M&G subscribers have access to this article. But if our stories helped inform your decision at the polls, cast your vote for an informed public and join our subscriber community.
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