South Africa: IFP deals bitter setback for Team Sugar, MK in KZN wards

This was the first round of by-elections since the Cabinet announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Three of the larger government of national unity (GNU) coalition partners did not participate in this round of by-elections – the DA, Patriotic Alliance (PA) and Freedom Front Plus (FF+).

Ward 28 (Madadeni E) Newcastle, Amajuba: IFP 40% (14%) MK 29% Team Sugar 17% (37%) ANC 13% (32%) Rise Mzansi 1% EFF < 1% (7%) 

The setting: Madadeni E forms part of the sprawling Madadeni township…