ANC retains Polokwane ward 34 following by-election

The ANC has retained Ward 34 of Polokwane Local Municipality, Limpopo, following the by-election on Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The vacancy in the ward occurred due to the death of the Ward Councillor. It was previously represented by the ANC.

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The ward is made up of seven villages: Thune, Mamphaka, Spitzkop, Mentz Badimong, Monyonaneng, Makgopheng and Komaneng.

The party retained the seat it won in the 2021 Local Government Elections, with 72.02% of the total valid votes cast yesterday. The voter turnout was 39.30%. Matsikinyane Freddy Makgoba is the new ward councillor and was sworn in on Thursday.

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“The ANC thanks the people of Polokwane Municipality Ward 34, our volunteers, activists and supporters for delivering this decisive by-election victory,” said the ANC

“Congratulations to Cde Makgoba Freddy Matsikinyane. May he lead and serve the people with humility, integrity and unwavering commitment.”

Overall Polokwane ward 34 by-election results:

Matsikinyane Freddy Makgoba [ANC] – 72.02% [2394]

Mamoshabi Annah Swafo [EFF] – 20.61% [685]

Stephen Ramohlola [Independent Candidate] – 4.78% [159]

Jerry Lemeku Makgobatha [SACP] – 2.26% [75]

Meltonia Mokgatjane Sethosa [Organic Humanity Movement] – 0.15% [5]

Andrew Mongatane Ragedi [TRUTH] – 0.09% [3]

Thabang Jean Pierre Mani [UDM]. 0.09% [3]