Ward 7 By-Election Draws Early Morning Crowds in Graaff-Reinet as ANC and Patriotic Alliance Face Off

Date:

Maart 18, 2026

The Dr.Beyers Naudé Local Municipality Ward 7 By-Election happened early this morning, Wednesday 18 March at the electoral Commission voting station, Graaff-Reinet Primary in Asherville. Dr. Beyers Naudé Local Municipality held the by-election for a councilor to stand for ward 7. Voters streamed in to the voting polls before work to cast their votes. Cockscombs street was buzzing with voters and school children. Political parties were shining and competing with their colors. Police were also visible and it was evident that this is going to be a tough contest between the ANC and Patriotic Alliance. The candidate for the PA was the councilor of the ANC, but has since resigned.

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Started in photography, capturing stories within his community, he later worked as a freelance contributor for the Graaff-Reinet Advertiser. His passion for storytelling led him to grow his skills in film and video production through various workshops, including a Producers Workshop in 2003 facilitated by Cullis Shareef and Jeremy Nathan, as well as basic video training with Butch Coetzee. In 2005, he received the Achievers Award for Best Videographer from the Cacadu District Municipality Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture. He continued to build his experience in 2008 by completing the MultiChoice Film Talent Incubator and a Film Skills Development course at Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking, including training in documentary filmmaking. Today, he brings a strong visual storytelling background to community journalism, using photography and video to inform, educate, and engage local readers.