The municipal election, which took place on Wednesday, 18 May, went smooth and peaceful although it was expected to be more eventful after the recent protests due to the lack of service delivery. According to the Ermelo Police, who worked tirelessly to keep the calm during the local elections, they experienced a very calm election day and it surpassed their wildest expectations. Most officers worked from 05:00 to 20:00 on the days running up to the election, and on election day, some officers even worked for 24 hours non-stop. Lt Col Winnie Mavuso, as well as Col Phabethe (Overall Commander of police in Msukaligwa) noted that they are proud of the hard work done by their officers and thanks each and every one of them for keeping the peace and working tirelessly. Only one small incident was reported, when three suspects burnt tyres on Wednesday at the Wesselton Community hall. The local police, however, reacted quickly and the peace was restored. Through the 19 wards of Msukaligwa, the ANC received 81,58% of the votes, which ensures them 31 seats on the council. The Democratic Alliance (DA) received 13,16% of the votes, which ensures them 5 seats on the council. The only other two parties that will be represented on the local council are one seat for the Freedom Front Plus and one seat for Cope. The 38 seats in the Msukaligwa Council will consist of members of the ANC: Vuyiswa Madini, Joseph Bongwe, Thandazile Msimango, Bheki Vilakazi, Phumizile Mashiane, Psycho Maseko, Simangele Nkosi, Ntandose Mashinini, Pretty Nkosi, Dinah Mabunda, Msongelwa Nkosi, Thenjiwe Ngwenya, Boy Ngwenya, Betty Puwani (all proportional councilors), Mapulane Nkosi (Ward 1), Elizabeth Msezane (Ward 2), Mangaliso Malinga (Ward 3), Themba Nkosi (Ward 4), Fihliwe Mabasa (Ward 5), Tiki Malaza (Ward 6), Mavela Mhlanga (Ward 9), Sonto Nkosi (Ward 10), Link Mnisi (Ward 11), Kobolo Dladla (Ward 12), Zacharia Dhludhlu (Ward 13), Sunday Msibi (Ward 14), Sandile Jele (Ward 15), Zodwa Nkosi (Ward 16), Buti Sibiya (Ward 17), Sipho Vilakazi (Ward 18) and Pretty Sibeko (Ward 19). Cope: Jonathan Sibanyoni (proportional). DA: Stephan Greyling, Bonginkosi Mabuza, Sibusiso Matebula (all proportional), Zelandra Breydenbach (Ward 7) and Herman Swart (Ward 8). VF+: Johan Blignaut (proportional). AS