# One South Africa Movement’s leader, Mmusi Maimane, says it was a good day for democracy when an independent candidate supported by the organisation, Ruben Richards, was sworn in as mayor of Cederberg in the WesternCape. The municipality includes Clanwilliam, Citrusdal, Lambert’s Bay, and Elands Bay. Maimane says Richards will answer to and serve only the people of the municipality and is not beholden to any political party. Maimane says he is extremely proud of every independent candidate for taking a bold step of faith and challenging the status quo.