South Africa: Western Cape - Despite Losing Support, DA Poised to Hold Outright Majority

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Despite talk of the DA losing its hold on the Western Cape, the party looks as if it will follow through and 'Hou die Wes-Kaap blou.' As of Thursday night, the DA was at a comfortable 55% while the ANC was far behind at 28%. The EFF was fourth at 3.8% with newcomers GOOD in fourth place at 3.1%.

Barring a major collapse, the DA will keep control of the Western Cape.

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