Henriette du Plessis Announced as DA Gamagara Mayoral Candidate

By Matshidiso Selebeleng

As the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) approach, various parties are unveiling
their mayoral candidates in municipalities across the provinces.
Yesterday coinciding with South Africa’s Freedom Day, the Democratic Alliance (DA)
announced Henriette du Plessis as their candidate for mayor of Gamagara Local
Municipality.
The party highlighted Du Plessis, prior experience, asserting that she has proven her
capability to lead the municipality effectively.
“During her previous term as mayor, she brought stability and discipline to Gamagara.
“Within just ten days of taking office, she turned a R47 million deficit into a R19 million
surplus through strict financial controls and by cutting wasteful expenditures.
“The emphasis that her administration focused on clean governance, transparent
appointments, and practical service delivery, she created jobs through public
employment programs, initiated infrastructure maintenance, and fostered partnerships
with local stakeholders to improve roads and public spaces, the party said.
Du Plessis’s return is expected to restore stability, rebuild municipal capacity, and
deliver accountable governance.
“The DA believes that better governance is possible. In areas where the DA leads,
communities benefit from stronger financial management, improved service delivery,
and accountable leadership,” the party noted.