John Pandeni constituency
- John Pandeni constituency
John Pandeni constituency, formerly known as Soweto is a constituency in the Khomas Region of Namibia. In 2008, it was renamed after John Pandeni, a member of the South West Africa People's Organization and long-time freedom fighter. Pandeni was the first regional councilor for the former Soweto constituency and the first governor of Khomas. [ [http://www.namibian.com.na/2008/August/national/0823599E15.html Constituency named after John Pandeni] in The Namibian, 27 August, 2008] This constituency is inside the city of Windhoek in the formerly all-Black suburb of Katutura.
Politics
The constituency was won by SWAPO in the 2004 regional council elections. The councilor is Rakel Jacob with more than two-thirds of the total votes. [ [http://www.ecn.gov.na/RSoweto.htm Soweto constituency] from the Electoral Commission of Namibia]
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