在乔治的补选之前, 地检官的竞选海报在未经同意的情况下使用ANC议员的图像, 引发了法律上的挑战。 DA's campaign poster using ANC councillors' images without consent sparks legal challenge ahead of George’s by-elections.

George的补选于2026年1月21日顺利举行,没有发生重大事件,虽然一个投票站因政党摊位而出现轻微紧张。 George’s by-elections were held smoothly on 21 January 2026 with no major incidents, though minor tensions arose at one voting station over party stalls. 法院对一份DA竞选海报提出紧急申请,该海报未经同意使用4名刚果国民议会议员的图像,据称意味着背书;刚果国民议会声称该海报滥用市政资源,违反了选举规则。 An urgent court application was filed over a DA campaign poster using images of four ANC councillors without consent, allegedly implying endorsement; the ANC claims the poster misused municipal resources and violates electoral rules. 议员们要求予以撤除,要求禁止,而地方检察官则否认不法行为,并将通过适当渠道作出反应。 The councillors demand its removal, seeking an interdict, while the DA denies wrongdoing and will respond through proper channels. 案件准备在开普敦高等法院审理。 The case is set for hearing in Cape Town’s High Court.