The DA claimed to be well ahead in by-elections in Mitchells Plain and Parow North on Wednesday in what is seen as a crucial test of support before the national election on April 22. "We've had an ...

Gerhard Herselman, a businessman in the Parow area, said at a station at Parow North Primary School that all races had turned up to vote for COPE. Most voters, however, were sticking to the DA.