South Africa: Huge gains for EFF as ANC loses ground in Clocolan by-election

Ward 8 (Hlohlolwane Ext 6 Clocolan) Setsoto, Thabo Mofutsanyane EFF 55% (15%) ANC 32% (38%) Setsoto Service Delivery Forum 9% (38%)  IFP 2% (3%) ACT 1% COPE <1%

The setting: Hlohlowane is a township just north of the town of Clocolan. Clocolan is close to the Lesotho border and near the towns of Ficksburg and Marquard. The area is known for its cherry, asparagus and maize farms. The seat of Setsoto is Ficksburg. Other towns in the municipality include Senekal.

The 2021 Local Government…