A by-election is taking place in Ward 9, Stellenbosch, in the Western Cape, today.

This follows the resignation of the Ward Councillor.

African National Congress (ANC) Alysa-Abby Kekana and the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Isabelle de Taillefer will contest the by-election.

There are 3232 registered voters in the ward.

Voting stations opened at 7am and will close at 9pm.

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