SACP’s independent debut
271council seats
2.4%national vote
22 ward249 PR
| Measure | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Council seats | 271 | seats |
| Ward seats | 22 | seats |
| PR seats | 249 | seats |
| National vote share | 2,381 | % |
The SACP contested local elections separately from the ANC for the first time. Its councillors give the party its own foothold in local government and raise questions about the alliance’s future.