Independent candidate wins Ward 34 by-elections
Andrew Akkers won 43% of the vote for the ward while standing as an Independent Candidate.
GREENWOOD Park resident Andrew Akkers has been elected as the new councillor for Ward 34 following Wednesday’s by-elections.
Akkers, who was standing as an Independent Candidate, won 43% of the vote while the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) came in second with 19%.
The ward was previously held by the Democratic Alliance, however, a by-election was called after the stepping down of Councillor Bobby Maharajh.
Also read: Party candidates make their case for Ward 34 ahead of by-elections
Speaking on his victory, Akkers thanked the community for their support and said he was still processing the news.
“The feeling is surreal, but I’m grateful to the community for putting their trust in me with their vote. Having served as the chairperson of the Ward 34 Ratepayers‘ and Residents’ Association, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges and issues the ward is facing. I think that, in part, has also been why the community has shown their trust in me. Our team has been providing the services we weren’t getting from the previous councillor,” he said.
Akkers also outlined his plans for service delivery and said he would be focusing on streetlights, sewerage infrastructure and illegal dumping to name a few.
Ward 34, consists of various areas, including Kenville, Sea Cow Lake, Greenwood Park, Redhill, Avoca and Effingham.
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