The ANC faced major headwinds in the iron ore mining belt around Northam and Smersha Block in Thabazimbi. Despite these challenges, which included losing the safest seat in the municipality to Joseph Mathunjwa’s Labour Party, the ANC finished well ahead of the chasing pack and is in a prime position to find one coalition partner and govern Thabazimbi until the 2026 local government elections.
Wayne Sussman
www.dailymaverick.co.za
