The ANC was once again the biggest winner in by-elections, holding onto a number of wards.
The DA lost two key wards to the Patriotic Alliance in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg.
The elections took place in 40 wards and across 25 municipalities.
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) took two big wards off the Democratic Alliance in Wednesday s by-elections in what could be described as a big gain for the small party founded by businessman Gayton McKenzie.
PA shock DA in Ward 18 (Eldorado Park) in Johannesburg PA 62% (3%) DA 22% (81%) ANC 12% (8%) EFF 2% (2%) CMSA 2% Poll 32% (65%). In 2016 the DA got 9535 more votes than the PA. This is remarkable. Wayne Sussman (@waynesussman) May 20, 2021
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Seven by-elections are taking place in KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday, 19 May. The African National Congress (ANC) will be defending five seats, while the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and Democratic Alliance (DA) will be defending one seat each.