Elections 2026 | Parties demand by-election over disputed Daveyton vote

Elections 2026 | Parties demand by-election over disputed Daveyton vote Estelle.Bronkhorst Wed, 11/11/2026 - 07:00

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DAVEYTON - Political parties contesting Ward 69 in Daveyton have accused the IEC of failing to ensure a free and fair election.

ActionSA, the MK Party, the SACP and the Service Delivery Party are disputing the results and demanding a by-election.

They allege several irregularities, including a recount conducted without party agents present.

**READ: **Parties question IEC's handling of eThekwini election results

The parties allege these discrepancies point to possible manipulation of the results in favour of the ANC.

The IEC promised to respond to eNCA but had not done so by the time of broadcast.

For now, the dispute over Ward 69 is adding to tensions following the local government elections.

**READ: **EFF to open criminal case against IEC over Buffalo City vote discrepancies

The parties have given the IEC 48 hours to respond, threatening legal action if it fails to do so.

They maintain that the election process was neither free nor fair and say they will continue challenging the results.

• eNCA’s Manqoba Mchunu reports.