Lephalale Local Municipality
Lephalale | |
|---|---|
.svg) Location in Limpopo | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Limpopo |
| District | Waterberg District |
| Seat | Lephalale |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19,601 km2 (7,568 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 92,092 |
| • Density | 4.7/km2 (12/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Municipal code | LIM362 |
Lephalale Local Municipality is located in the Waterberg District Municipality of Limpopo province, South Africa. The seat of Lephalale Local Municipality is Lephalale.
Politics
In the 2004 South African general election, the ANC won with an overwhelming majority of 88% (with 27,299 votes), while the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Freedom Front+ only received 7% and 2% respectivley.
In the more recent 2009 South African general election, the ANC's support fell to 82.0% (24,451 votes), while the DA increased their vote percentage to 8.5% (2,521 votes) and Cope, a newly formed party, gained 5.7% (1,697 votes) of the vote. The Freedom Front+, the now 4th largest part, lost some support to 1.61% (480 votes)[2].
References
- ^ "Community Survey, 2007: Basic Results Municipalities" (PDF). Statistics South Africa. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ elections.org.za