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Two-thirds of by-elections happen because of deaths, resignations

10 by-elections have happened since our last newsletter, bringing the total to 120 since 1 November 2021. The reasons are:47 ward councillors have died (+4);

35 councillors have resigned (+6);

17 councillors have had their party membership terminated;

the Ditsobotla council was dissolved (leading to 20 by-elections); and

legal action has led to one by-election.

— 24 April, 2023

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