Interesting facts about Ward 18 from the 2011 municipal elections

There were 14 514 registered voters during the 2011 municipal elections.

Only 64.7 percent of registered voters cast their vote and 86.6 percent voted for the Democratic Alliance.

The average age of ward 18’s residents in 2011 was 34.

52 percent of ward 18’s 27 442 residents were female.

97.4 percent of residents in ward 18 received their water from a regional or local service provider.

99.7 percent of ward 18 residents have electricity.

75.5 percent of ward 18 residents are employed.

90 percent of residents in ward 18 completed matric and 77.2 percent have obtained a further education.

Information obtained from www.wazimap.co.za