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A motion of confidence in Cederberg Mayor Ruben Richards has succeeded after allegations of fraud and corruption were levelled against him, which prompted a forensic investigation.
The ballot was marked by the lowest voter turnout in post-apartheid South African history – and, for the first time, the ANC’s support fell below 50%.
Lester speaks to Dr Ruben Richards about the impressive performance of 'Cederberg Eerste' in the Local Government Election.
"We are all just residents and that is what brings us together. And what residents want is not massively complicated. They want safety, they want jobs, they want clean streets, they want clean water and that's it," says independent candidate Ruben Richards.