It is clear from these results that although the ANC will still be the largest party in South Africa, in absolute terms, its supports continues to decline in election after election.

This will put us in a strong position to form a government in the city.

Parliament must act swiftly against all those Members of Parliament found to be in breach of the Parliamentary Code of Conduct.

Elections are only passing events in a far more complex and ongoing process. It is clear from these results that although the ANC will still be the largest party in South Africa, in absolute terms, its supports continues to decline in election after election.

There is no excuse for failing to declare one's business interests. It is simply a matter of filling out a form. Failure to do so constitutes either negligence or an attempt to conceal a possible conflict of interest or even contempt for the Parliamentary ethics process. Either way, there must be consequences.

Failure to do so constitutes either negligence or an attempt to conceal a possible conflict of interest or even contempt for the Parliamentary ethics process. Either way, there must be consequences.