Residents of Diepkloof Hostel took to the streets and the N12 on Monday, 9 November, and Tuesday 10 November, protesting against the outcome of the 2026 Local Government Elections in Ward 26, Soweto.
The residents are demanding that their preferred candidate, Sibongiseni Khoza of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), be elected as ward councillor. They allege that the announced election results do not reflect the votes cast in his favour and argue that Khoza has contributed to service delivery in the community.
According to Soweto TV News, residents have also called for the removal of the current ward councillor, warning that they will intensify their protest if their demands are not addressed.
However, the official election results show that ANC candidate Sithembiso Mashinini won Ward 26 with 2 426 votes, while Khoza received 1 701 votes.
The protest highlights tensions surrounding the election outcome, with residents calling for their concerns to be addressed. Their allegations regarding the results have not been independently verified.
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