IFP Wins Zululand Wards as Patriotic Alliance Gains in Eastern Cape By-Elections

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) captured two wards in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, overtaking the National Freedom Party and ANC. Concurrently, the Patriotic Alliance (PA) won a seat from the ANC in Dr Beyers Naude Municipality, signalling shifting voter preferences. These results indicate growing challenges for the ANC ahead of future elections, with regional parties consolidating support in key provinces.