The Democratic Alliance (DA) has retained Ward 56 in Tshwane in Wednesday’s by-election, with the party seeing this as “extraordinary momentum” toward the upcoming Local Government Election.

DA Tshwane caucus leader Cilliers Brink said the party’s vote share in the ward grew from 50.05% in the 2024 election to 80% in the 2025 by-election.

The party welcomed newly elected Councillor Tiaan Dippenaar to the DA Tshwane caucus.

“We are grateful to the voters of Ward 56 Tshwane who have given the DA a resounding mandate. This victory comes on a day that we have seen duplicity and political power plays, in Johannesburg, which reveal the true colours of parties in Tshwane too,” Brink stated.

He believes the current African National Congress-Economic Freedom Fighters-ActionSA coalition leaves little hope for the people of Tshwane.

“…this by-election result is an affirmation of the City’s belief in the DA. The DA’s hand in Tshwane is strengthening with every by-election held,” he said.

The DA committed to stabilised and effective leadership in Tshwane.

“The outcome of today’s by-election is a step in that direction. Tshwane is ready for change.”