# Residents of Johannesburg’s Wards 82 and 99 will today participate in municipal by-elections. The councillor of Ward 82, which encompasses areas such as Westbury and Newclare, has passed away. Ward 99, which includes suburbs such as Cresta and Blairgowrie, was left without representation after the councillor’s resignation. Candidates from various political parties are contesting these wards, aiming to address issues including crime, service delivery, and infrastructure. Voting stations will close at 9pm this evening.
Johannesburg Wards 82 and 99 holding by-elections today