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The African Transformation Movement (ATM) held a mini rally in Bizana as part of its campaign for the Ward 14 by-election in the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality.
Images shared by the party on social media on Tuesday show supporters gathered for the event as campaigning intensifies ahead of the 18 March 2026 by-election.
What happened
According to a post from the official African Transformation Movement (ATM) account, the party’s Women’s League organised the gathering for residents of Ward 14.
The party said the rally was aimed at engaging local voters and mobilising support ahead of next week’s vote.
Photographs from the event show large groups of supporters gathered at an open field venue in Bizana, with party regalia visible across the crowd.
Official response
In its social media update, ATM said the event demonstrated growing support in the ward.
The party wrote that its Women’s League had “stretched their muscle as they held a mini rally for the residents of Ward 14,” adding that it believes the ward belongs to the party.
Community impact
The gathering forms part of ongoing campaigning by political parties in the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality before residents vote in the Ward 14 by-election.
Political parties typically use community meetings and rallies to present their candidates and encourage voter turnout before municipal by-elections.
What happens next
Residents in Ward 14 are expected to vote in the by-election scheduled for 18 March 2026.
Campaign activities by political parties are likely to continue in the days leading up to the vote.
