With the elections set for November 4, political analysts and community leaders suggest that the power of the Indian vote appears to be waning, opening the door for new political alignments and parties.
Political analysts and community leaders say voters in Phoenix, Chatsworth, Tongaat and Merebank are increasingly focused on service delivery and representation, but disagree on whether newer parties can dislodge the DA’s support.
With the Local Government Elections (LGE) set for November 4, political analysts and community leaders suggest that the power of the Indian vote appears to be waning, opening the door for new political alignments and parties.
Areas with large concentrations of Indian residents, like Phoenix, Chatsworth, Tongaat, and Merebank, have traditionally seen the Democratic Alliance (DA) establish solid footholds in these communities and sweep municipal wards during LGEs.
In contrast, the African National Congress (ANC) has been successful in securing two wards in Chatsworth, while it continues to woo the Indian vote in other areas.
