A new poll by the Cape Independence Advocacy Group (CIAG) shows that a majority of residents favour independence, with more than two thirds supportive of a referendum on the matter.

The poll had a sample size of just over 1 000 and was conducted by Victory Research.

According to the CIAG, 58.4% of those surveyed backed independence while 68% supported the idea of a referendum.

There has been an increase in those supporting independence and a referendum, according to the CIAG.

According to the organisation, in 2020 about 36% of respondents supported independence, while the proportion backing a referendum in that year was 47%.

CIAG spokesperson Phil Craig said: ‘Support for Cape Independence has been steadily growing and now more than two thirds of Western Cape voters want a referendum to be held. Before the 2021 elections, DA leader John Steenhuisen personally promised the CIAG a referendum on Cape Independence and publicly told Western Cape voters that, whilst the DA opposed Cape Independence, it was ultimately a decision for voters to make for themselves in a referendum. The DA have since warned voters that doomsday is a likely outcome of the 2024 elections. It is clearly time for the DA to honour its 2021 election promises and to call a referendum on Cape Independence.’

source:Latest poll shows majority support for independence in WC – Daily Friend