Limpopo (National Assembly of South Africa constituency) explained

Limpopo
Parl Name:National Assembly of South Africa
Map4:Limpopo in South Africa.svg
Map Size:150px
Map Entity:South Africa
Region Label:Province
Region:Limpopo
Population:5,852,553 (2020)[1]
Electorate:2,608,460 (2019)
Year:1994
Members Label:Members of the National Assembly[2]

Limpopo is one of the nine multi-member constituencies of the National Assembly of South Africa, the lower house of the Parliament of South Africa, the national legislature of South Africa. The constituency was established as Northern Transvaal in 1994 when the National Assembly was established by the Interim Constitution following the end of Apartheid. It was renamed Northern Province in 1999 and Limpopo in 2004. It is conterminous with the province of Limpopo. The constituency currently elects 19 of the 400 members of the National Assembly using the closed party-list proportional representation electoral system. At the 2019 general election it had 2,608,460 registered electors.

Electoral system

Limpopo State currently elects 19 of the 400 members of the National Assembly using the closed party-list proportional representation electoral system.[3] [4] Constituency seats are allocated using the largest remainder method with a Droop quota.[5] [6]

Election results

Summary

Election valign=bottom colspan=3Pan Africanist
Congress
PAC !		valign=bottom colspan=3United Democratic
Movement
UDM!		valign=bottom colspan=3African National
Congress
ANC !		valign=bottom colspan=3Democratic Alliance
DA/DP !		valign=bottom colspan=3New National Party
NNP/NP !		valign=bottom colspan=3African Christian
Democratic Party
ACDP !		valign=bottom colspan=3Inkatha Freedom
Party
IFP !		valign=bottom colspan=3Economic Freedom
Fighters
EFF !		valign=bottom colspan=3Freedom Front
Plus
VF+/VFFF/VV-FF
Votes % Seats Votes % Seats Votes % Seats Votes % Seats Votes % Seats Votes % Seats Votes % Seats Votes % Seats Votes % Seats
3,134 0.21% 0 1,483 0.10% 0 1,163,091 77.00% 15 81,066 5.37% 1 5,241 0.35% 0 706 0.05% 0 198,439 13.14% 3 24,042 1.59% 0
3,949 0.26% 0 4,340 0.28% 0 1,202,905 78.97% 16 100,562 6.60% 1 6,306 0.41% 0 844 0.06% 0 156,488 10.27% 2 10,269 0.67% 0
7,352 0.48% 0 5,109 0.33% 0 1,319,659 85.27% 17 57,418 3.71% 1 9,853 0.64% 0 927 0.06% 0 8,374 0.54% 0
15,776 0.95% 0 27,512 1.66% 0 1,487,168 89.72% 20 63,236 3.81% 1 7,865 0.47% 0 20,340 1.23% 0 2,923 0.18% 0 8,655 0.52% 0
20,070 1.21% 0 42,643 2.57% 1 1,483,199 89.30% 19 28,116 1.69% 0 28,559 1.72% 0 18,151 1.09% 0 5,389 0.32% 0 8,835 0.53% 0
20,295 1.06% 1,780,177 92.73% 3,402 0.18% 69,870 3.64% 5,042 0.26% 2,938 0.15% 29,000 1.51%

Detailed

2019

Results of the 2019 general election held on 8 May 2019:[7] [8] [9]

Party align=center width="50"Votes !align=center width="50"% !align=center width="50"Seats
ANC 1,163,091 77.00% 15
EFF 198,439 13.14% 3
DA 81,066 5.37% 1
VF+ 24,042 1.59% 0
ACDP 5,241 0.35% 0
APC 4,403 0.29% 0
AIC 3,999 0.26% 0
COPE 3,233 0.21% 0
PAC 3,134 0.21% 0
ATM 2,839 0.19% 0
AZAPO 2,215 0.15% 0
SAMEBA 1,809 0.12% 0
ASC 1,745 0.12% 0
AGANG SA 1,607 0.11% 0
AASD 1,592 0.11% 0
UDM 1,483 0.10% 0
SRWP 1,266 0.08% 0
IRC 982 0.07% 0
IFP 706 0.05% 0
ECOFORUM 647 0.04% 0
ACO 584 0.04% 0
F4SD 559 0.04% 0
BRA 500 0.03% 0
BLF 479 0.03% 0
GOOD 459 0.03% 0
ARU 393 0.03% 0
ALJAMA 331 0.02% 0
FN 320 0.02% 0
PAU 298 0.02% 0
ZACP 250 0.02% 0
WF 247 0.02% 0
ACD 236 0.02% 0
DLC 227 0.02% 0
LAND 211 0.01% 0
ACM 206 0.01% 0
ATA 193 0.01% 0
ADEC 184 0.01% 0
NFP 183 0.01% 0
CPM 182 0.01% 0
SANCOTA 159 0.01% 0
FREE DEMS 148 0.01% 0
CSA 145 0.01% 0
PRM 124 0.01% 0
NAPF 96 0.01% 0
PA 95 0.01% 0
NPA 84 0.01% 0
MF 71 0.00% 0
ICOSA 65 0.00% 0
align=left colspan=3Valid Votes 1,510,568 100.00% 19
align=left colspan=3Rejected Votes 20,269 1.32%
align=left colspan=3Total Polled 1,530,837 58.69%
align=left colspan=3Registered Electors 2,608,460

The following candidates were elected:[10] John Bilankulu (ANC), Kate Bilankulu (ANC), Steve Chabane (ANC), Masefako Dikgale (ANC), Marshall Dlamini (EFF), Thomas Gumbu (ANC), Marubini Lubengo (ANC), Jerome Maake (ANC), Nhlagongwe Mahlo (ANC), Joyce Maluleke (ANC), Boy Mamabolo (ANC), Raesibe Moatshe (ANC), Fana Mokoena (EFF), Tebogo Mokwele (EFF), Ronald Moroatshehla (ANC), Carol Phiri (ANC), Mirriam Ramadwa (ANC), Albert Seabi (ANC) and Désirée van der Walt (DA).

2014

Results of the 2014 general election held on 7 May 2014:[11] [12] [13]

Party align=center width="50"Votes !align=center width="50"% !align=center width="50"Seats
ANC 1,202,905 78.97% 16
EFF 156,488 10.27% 2
DA 100,562 6.60% 1
COPE 12,478 0.82% 0
VF+ 10,269 0.67% 0
AIC 6,611 0.43% 0
ACDP 6,306 0.41% 0
AGANG SA 4,841 0.32% 0
UDM 4,340 0.28% 0
APC 4,044 0.27% 0
PAC 3,949 0.26% 0
AZAPO 3,692 0.24% 0
WASP 1,065 0.07% 0
UCDP 845 0.06% 0
IFP 844 0.06% 0
NFP 596 0.04% 0
BRA 490 0.03% 0
PA 365 0.02% 0
362 0.02% 0
FN 336 0.02% 0
UBUNTU 294 0.02% 0
PAM 264 0.02% 0
First Nation Liberation Alliance FINLA 207 0.01% 0
KISS 201 0.01% 0
KGM 193 0.01% 0
MF 176 0.01% 0
ICOSA 175 0.01% 0
UNICO 146 0.01% 0
Peoples Alliance PAL 125 0.01% 0
align=left colspan=3Valid Votes 1,523,169 100.00% 19
align=left colspan=3Rejected Votes 20,817 1.35%
align=left colspan=3Total Polled 1,543,986 63.32%
align=left colspan=3Registered Electors 2,438,280

The following candidates were elected:[14] Kate Bilankulu (ANC), Polly Boshielo (ANC), Pinky Kekana (ANC), Jerome Maake (ANC), Livhuhani Mabija (ANC), Moloko Stanford Armour Maila (ANC), Zondi Silence Makhubele (ANC), Thomas Makondo (ANC), Elizabeth Koena Mmanoko Masehela (ANC), Reneiloe Mashabela (EFF), Dudu Hellen Mathebe (ANC), Motswaledi Hezekiel Matlala (ANC), Choloane David Matsepe (DA), Madipoane Refiloe Moremadi Mothapo (ANC), Malusi Stanley Motimele (ANC), Thilivhali Elphus Mulaudz (EFF), Elleck Nchabeleng (ANC) and Rembuluwani Moses Tseli (ANC).

2009

Results of the 2009 general election held on 22 April 2009:[15] [16] [17]

Party align=center width="50"Votes !align=center width="50"% !align=center width="50"Seats
ANC 1,319,659 85.27% 17
COPE 111,651 7.21% 1
DA 57,418 3.71% 1
ACDP 9,853 0.64% 0
VF+ 8,374 0.54% 0
PAC 7,352 0.48% 0
AZAPO 5,697 0.37% 0
UDM 5,109 0.33% 0
APC 4,754 0.31% 0
New Vision Party NVP 4,313 0.28% 0
Movement Democratic Party MDP 2,260 0.15% 0
UIF 1,597 0.10% 0
ID 1,423 0.09% 0
Great Kongress of South Africa GKSA 1,416 0.09% 0
UCDP 1,080 0.07% 0
IFP 927 0.06% 0
Alliance of Free Democrats AFD 902 0.06% 0
WF 822 0.05% 0
NADECO 556 0.04% 0
486 0.03% 0
SADECO 426 0.03% 0
CDA 363 0.02% 0
A Party 331 0.02% 0
MF 328 0.02% 0
PAM 283 0.02% 0
KISS 256 0.02% 0
align=left colspan=3Valid Votes 1,547,636 100.00% 19
align=left colspan=3Rejected Votes 22,956 1.46%
align=left colspan=3Total Polled 1,570,592 69.62%
align=left colspan=3Registered Electors 2,256,073

The following candidates were elected:[18] Dalitha Fiki Boshigo (ANC), Nelson Diale (ANC), Tshenuwani Farisani (ANC), Jerome Maake (ANC), Catherine Mabuza (ANC), Willie Madisha (COPE), Zondi Silence Makhubele (ANC), Modjadji Sarah Mangena (ANC), Agnes Mashishi (ANC), Dudu Hellen Mathebe (ANC), Piet Mathebe (ANC), Nomvula Mathibela (ANC), Divili Wilson Mavunda (ANC), Malusi Stanley Motimele (ANC), Faith Muthambi (ANC), Elleck Nchabeleng (ANC), Mamagana Malose Anna Nyama (ANC), Maropeng Elizabeth Pilusa-Mosoane (ANC) and Désirée van der Walt (DA).

2004

Results of the 2004 general election held on 14 April 2004:[19] [20] [21]

Party align=center width="50"Votes !align=center width="50"% !align=center width="50"Seats
ANC 1,487,168 89.72% 20
DA 63,236 3.81% 1
UDM 27,512 1.66% 0
ACDP 20,340 1.23% 0
PAC 15,776 0.95% 0
VF+ 8,655 0.52% 0
AZAPO 8,603 0.52% 0
NNP 7,865 0.47% 0
ID 3,204 0.19% 0
IFP 2,923 0.18% 0
UCDP 2,375 0.14% 0
NA 1,967 0.12% 0
SOPA 1,313 0.08% 0
Employment Movement for South Africa EMSA 1,311 0.08% 0
PJC 1,229 0.07% 0
CDP 1,020 0.06% 0
UF 872 0.05% 0
The Organisation Party TOP 862 0.05% 0
KISS 515 0.03% 0
445 0.03% 0
MF 405 0.02% 0
align=left colspan=3Valid Votes 1,657,596 100.00% 21
align=left colspan=3Rejected Votes 29,161 1.73%
align=left colspan=3Total Polled 1,686,757 77.09%
align=left colspan=3Registered Electors 2,187,912

The following candidates were elected:[22] Richard Baloyi (ANC), Nelson Diale (ANC), Tshiwela Lishivha (ANC), Joyce Mabudafhasi (ANC), M. J. Mahlangu (ANC), Shoahlane John Maja (ANC), Tlokwe Maserumule (ANC), Puleng Mashangoane (ANC), Refilwe Mashigo (ANC), Nomvula Mathibela (ANC), Motswaledi Hezekiel Matlala (ANC), Lameck Mokoena (ANC), Arthur Moloto (ANC), Kgoloko Morwamoche (ANC), Lydia Ngwenya (ANC), Constance Nkuna (ANC), Tinyiko Nwamitwa-Shilubana (ANC), George Phadagi (ANC), John Phala (ANC), Jack Tolo (ANC) and Désirée van der Walt (DA).

1999

Results of the 1999 general election held on 2 June 1999:[23] [24]

Party align=center width="50"Votes !align=center width="50"% !align=center width="50"Seats
ANC 1,483,199 89.30% 19
UDM 42,643 2.57% 1
NNP 28,559 1.72% 0
DP 28,116 1.69% 0
PAC 20,070 1.21% 0
ACDP 18,151 1.09% 0
VFFF 8,835 0.53% 0
AZAPO 8,121 0.49% 0
FA 6,198 0.37% 0
AEB 6,095 0.37% 0
IFP 5,389 0.32% 0
UCDP 1,684 0.10% 0
SOPA 1,285 0.08% 0
AITUP 1,281 0.08% 0
MF 653 0.04% 0
GPGP 570 0.03% 0
align=left colspan=3Valid Votes 1,660,849 100.00% 20
align=left colspan=3Rejected Votes 30,760 1.82%
align=left colspan=3Total Polled 1,691,609 91.55%
align=left colspan=3Registered Electors 1,847,766

1994

Results of the 1994 general election held on between 26 and 29 April 1994:[25] [26] [27]

Party align=center width="50"Votes !align=center width="50"% !align=center width="50"Seats
ANC 1,780,177 92.73%
NP 69,870 3.64%
VV-FF 29,000 1.51%
PAC 20,295 1.06%
ACDP 5,042 0.26%
DP 3,402 0.18%
African Moderates Congress Party AMCP 3,168 0.17%
IFP 2,938 0.15%
XPP 1,354 0.07%
DPSA 722 0.04%
Sport Organisation for Collective Contributions and Equal Rights SOCCER 666 0.03%
MF 662 0.03%
African Democratic Movement ADM 597 0.03%
AMP 437 0.02%
KISS 365 0.02%
Federal Party FP 310 0.02%
Women's Rights Peace Party WRPP 273 0.01%
WLP 259 0.01%
Luso-South African Party LUSAP 253 0.01%
align=left colspan=3Valid Votes 1,919,790 100.00%
align=left colspan=3Rejected Votes 17,964 0.93%
align=left colspan=3Total Polled 1,937,754 84.73%
align=left colspan=3Registered Electors 2,287,105

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Our People: Members of Parliament - All Members . . 5 April 2021 . Cape Town, South Africa.
  3. Web site: Election for South African National Assembly . Election Guide . . 5 April 2021 . Arlington, U.S.A..
  4. Book: Mukherjee . Bumba . Democracy and Trade Policy in Developing Countries . 2016 . . Chicago, U.S.A. . 978-0-226-35881-9 . 207 . 5 April 2021.
  5. Web site: Louw . Wim . The South African Electoral System . HSF Briefs . . 5 April 2021 . Johannesburg, South Africa . 20 March 2014.
  6. Book: Nohlen . Dieter . Krennerich . Michael . Thibaut . Bernard . Elections in Africa: A Data Handbook . 1999 . . Oxford, U.K. . 0-19-829645-2 . 40 .
  7. Web site: Results Dashboard: Eastern Cape - National Assembly - 2019 . Electoral Commission of South Africa . 16 May 2021 . Centurion, South Africa.
  8. Web site: 2019 National Election: Detailed Results - All Provinces . Electoral Commission of South Africa . 25 March 2021 . Centurion, South Africa.
  9. Web site: 2019 National Election: Seat Calculation - Vote and Seat Summary . Electoral Commission of South Africa . 25 March 2021 . Centurion, South Africa.
  10. General Notices: Electoral Commission – Notice 267 of 2019 - Electoral Act, 1998 (Act 73 of 1998) - Publication of Lists of Representatives in the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures in Terms of Item 16 (4) of Schedule 1A of the Electoral Act, 1998, in Respect of the Elections Held on 08 May 2019 . . 15 May 2019 . 647 . 42460 . 5–15 . 5 April 2021 . . Pretoria, South Africa . 1682-5845. 988746949.
  11. Web site: Results Dashboard: Eastern Cape - National Assembly - 2014 . Electoral Commission of South Africa . 16 May 2021 . Centurion, South Africa.
  12. Web site: 2014 National Election: Detailed Results - All Provinces . Electoral Commission of South Africa . 25 March 2021 . Centurion, South Africa.
  13. Web site: 2014 National Election: Seat Calculation - Seats Reports . Electoral Commission of South Africa . 25 March 2021 . Centurion, South Africa.
  14. General Notice: Notice 358 of 2014 - Electoral Commission – Electoral Act, 1998 (Act 73 of 1998) - Publication of Lists of Representatives in the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures in Terms of Item 16 (4) of Schedule 1A of the Electoral Act, 1998, in Respect of the Elections Held on 07 May 2014 . . 14 May 2014 . 587 . 37641 . 4–16 . 8 April 2021 . . Pretoria, South Africa.
  15. Web site: Results Dashboard: Eastern Cape - National Assembly - 2009 . Electoral Commission of South Africa . 16 May 2021 . Centurion, South Africa.
  16. Web site: 22 Apr 2009 National Election: Detailed Results - All Provinces . Electoral Commission of South Africa . 25 March 2021 . Centurion, South Africa.
  17. Web site: 22 Apr 2009 National Election: Seat Calculation - Seats Reports . Electoral Commission of South Africa . 25 March 2021 . Centurion, South Africa.
  18. General Notice: Notice 408 of 2009 - Electoral Commission – List of Names of Representatives in the National Assembly and the Nine Provincial Legislatures in Respect of the Elections Held on 22 April 2009 . . 28 April 2009 . 526 . 32184 . 4–50 . 8 April 2021 . . Pretoria, South Africa.
  19. Web site: Results Dashboard: Eastern Cape - National Assembly - 2004 . Electoral Commission of South Africa . 16 May 2021 . Centurion, South Africa.
  20. Web site: 14 Apr 2004 National Election: Detailed Results - All Provinces . Electoral Commission of South Africa . 25 March 2021 . Centurion, South Africa.
  21. Web site: 14 Apr 2004 National Election: Seat Calculation - Seats Reports . Electoral Commission of South Africa . 25 March 2021 . Centurion, South Africa.
  22. General Notice: Notice 717 of 2004 - Electoral Commission – List of Names of Representatives in the National Assembly and the Nine Provincial Legislatures in Respect of the Elections Held on 14 April 2004 . . 20 April 2004 . 466 . 2677 . 4–95 . 26 March 2021 . . Pretoria, South Africa.
  23. Web site: Results Dashboard: Eastern Cape - National Assembly - 1999 . Electoral Commission of South Africa . 16 May 2021 . Centurion, South Africa.
  24. Web site: National Elections 1999: Detailed Results - All Provinces . Electoral Commission of South Africa . 25 March 2021 . Centurion, South Africa.
  25. Web site: 27 Apr 1994 National Election: 1994 Elections Results - 1994 National and Provincial Elections . Electoral Commission of South Africa . 11 July 2020 . 1 . Centurion, South Africa.
  26. Web site: April 26-29, 1994 General Election Results - Eastern Cape: National Assembly . Election Resources on the Internet . 8 April 2021.
  27. Jones . Bob . Reitzes . Maxine . Focus on South Africa's 2004 national and provincial election results: Tables of election results . Election Synopsis . 1 January 2004 . 1 . 4 . 30 . 8 April 2021 . Centre for Policy Studies.

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