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This dataset contains the total number wards in each municipality, the number of by-elections held in each municipality, and the ratio of by-elections to total wards as a percentage. This data set was created by The Outlier by combining by-election data with Municipal Demarcation Board data on the number of wards

DS0383 Governance by-elections electoral data municipalities south africa wards

Geography: South Africa Period: 2021 to 2026 Source: Electoral Commission of South Africa, Municipal Demarcation Board

Last updated: 21 July 2026
This dataset details municipal ward by-elections following the 2021 local government elections. In addition to tracking changes in ward councillors along with their political affiliations, it documents the reasons behind vacancies, including councillor resignations, expulsions, death from natural causes and murder.

DS0377 Governance by-elections elections local government south africa

Geography: South Africa Period: 2021 to 2026 Source: Electoral Commission of South Africa

Last updated: 16 July 2026