LANGEBERG MUNICIPALITY WELCOMES NEWLY ELECTED WARD 4 COUNCILLOR
Langeberg Municipality is pleased to announce the election of Mr Daniël Barranor Baadjies as the new Ward 4 Councillor of the Democratic Alliance (DA).
His appointment is effective from 03rd February 2026, following the by-election on the same day.
Ward 4 is in Bonnievale and covers the areas of Happy Valley, Mountain View, Boekenhoutskloof, and the industrial area.
A total of four candidates contested the by-election, representing the following political parties:
1. African National Congress (ANC)
2. Democratic Alliance (DA)
3. Patriotic Alliance (PA)
4. Truth and Solidarity Movement
The overall results show that the Democratic Alliance (DA) won the seat previously held by the African National Congress (ANC) following the by-election held on 15 October 2025.
The Democratic Alliance won the ward with 975 votes (40.24%) of the total 2,423 votes cast. The overall voter turnout for the by-election was 55.22%.
“I am deeply honoured to have been elected to serve the people of Ward 4,” said Councillor Baadjies. “I look forward to working closely with residents, community leaders, and municipal officials to address local challenges and build on the progress already made. Together, we can create a stronger, more connected, and resilient community.”
As part of his duties, Councillor Baadjies will help pass local by-laws, approve budgets and development plans (IDP), set service tariffs, and represent community interests in Council.
Langeberg Municipality congratulates Cllr Baadjies and thanks the Electoral Commission (IEC), voters, and candidates for ensuring a peaceful and fair election process.
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In preparation for the upcoming Local Government Elections, South African citizens who are not registered, who need to re-register due to a change of address, or who wish to confirm their registration details are reminded that they can do so on the official IEC website www.elections.org.za.