John Matisonn: December’s by-election results provide pointers to SA’s changing electorate
Political developments from recent by-elections reveal mixed outcomes. GNU-aligned parties, including the ANC and DA, gained optimism, while non-GNU groups like the EFF underperformed. In Thabazimbi, the Labour Party made a surprise debut, but the municipality remains plagued by service delivery failures, mounting debt, and resident pessimism amidst political instability.
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By John Matisonn
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