By-elections provide early verdict on Election’24 and aftermath - DA, IFP surge; MK, PA, EFF plunge

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In 18 by-elections held yesterday, voters in KZN, Cape Town and Beaufort West, delivered a clear verdict on political developments of the past three weeks - giving fresh momentum to the DA and IFP; and a handing a thrashing to the MK, PA and EFF. The DA’s Ashor Sarupen, a member of Parliament and the party’s deputy campaign manager for Election’24 unpacked results with BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

20 Jun 2024 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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