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2026 local elections · South Africa

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Majority or hung council?

More than half the seats makes an outright majority.

Outright majority

One party holds more than half the council seats.

Hung council

No party has a majority. Parties may work together in a coalition or support agreement.

Seats pending

The allocation is incomplete. Estimates can change as more results arrive.

Illustration: a 10-seat council needs 6 seats for a majority. Exactly half is not enough. Election results alone do not tell us who governs now.

Understanding the results

Government guide to coalitions

Council outcomes

Earlier updates

6 November 2026

  1. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Matjhabeng Free State

    Hung council in Matjhabeng

    37 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 72-seat allocation
    • ANC26 seats
    • DA24 seats
    • EFF5 seats
    • SACP3 seats
    • FF+3 seats
    • ActionSA2 seats
    • AFRICAN CONGRESS FOR TRANSFORMATION2 seats
    • PA2 seats
    • VOICE FOR CHANGE2 seats
    • AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT1 seats
    • IFP1 seats
    • UNITED RESIDENTS FRONT1 seats
    Build a majority Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  2. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Alfred Duma KwaZulu-Natal

    Hung council in Alfred Duma

    37 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 73-seat allocation
    • IFP24 seats
    • MK22 seats
    • ANC16 seats
    • DA5 seats
    • ABANTU BEZWELETHU CONGRESS DEMOCRACY3 seats
    • AFRIKA MAYIBUYE MOVEMENT1 seats
    • EFF1 seats
    • SACP1 seats
    Build a majority Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  3. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Moretele North West

    ANC has an outright majority in Moretele

    29 of 50 council seats.

    View the 50-seat allocation
    • ANC29 seats
    • ActionSA7 seats
    • DA5 seats
    • EFF5 seats
    • MK2 seats
    • AFRICAN INDEPENDENT CONGRESS1 seats
    • SACP1 seats
    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  4. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Lepele-Nkumpi Limpopo

    Hung council in Lepele-Nkumpi

    31 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 60-seat allocation
    • ANC29 seats
    • EFF7 seats
    • SACP6 seats
    • DA5 seats
    • ActionSA4 seats
    • DEFENDERS OF THE PEOPLE2 seats
    • UNITED AFRICANS TRANSFORMATION2 seats
    • AFRIKA MAYIBUYE MOVEMENT1 seats
    • INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY FORUM1 seats
    • SOUTH AFRICAN RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION1 seats
    • MK1 seats
    • UNITED PROGRESSIVE PEOPLE ALLIANCE1 seats
    Build a majority Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  5. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Ngquza Hill Eastern Cape

    ANC has an outright majority in Ngquza Hill

    35 of 64 council seats.

    View the 64-seat allocation
    • ANC35 seats
    • SACP8 seats
    • EFF6 seats
    • Independent candidates (combined)4 seats
    • AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT3 seats
    • UDM3 seats
    • DA2 seats
    • AFRICAN PEOPLE'S CONVENTION1 seats
    • AFRIKA MAYIBUYE MOVEMENT1 seats
    • MASIGODUKE PEOPLES SOCIETY1 seats
    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  6. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Makhado Limpopo

    ANC has an outright majority in Makhado

    53 of 75 council seats.

    View the 75-seat allocation
    • ANC53 seats
    • DA6 seats
    • EFF5 seats
    • ActionSA2 seats
    • AFRICAN PEOPLE'S CONVENTION2 seats
    • AFRIKA MAYIBUYE MOVEMENT2 seats
    • SACP2 seats
    • INTERNATIONAL REVELATION CONGRESS1 seats
    • UNITED AFRICANS TRANSFORMATION1 seats
    • FF+1 seats
    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  7. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Nkomazi Mpumalanga

    ANC has an outright majority in Nkomazi

    37 of 69 council seats.

    View the 69-seat allocation
    • ANC37 seats
    • EFF19 seats
    • DA4 seats
    • MK4 seats
    • AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT1 seats
    • AFRIKA MAYIBUYE MOVEMENT1 seats
    • SERVICE DELIVERY PARTY1 seats
    • SACP1 seats
    • FF+1 seats
    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  8. Correction SAST ↗

    City of Mbombela Mpumalanga

    City of Mbombela seat allocation under revision

    Read the correction →

    The latest IEC figures no longer support the previously reported council allocation.

    View the earlier announcement →Previously: Hung council in City of Mbombela.

    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  9. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Lesedi Gauteng

    Hung council in Lesedi

    14 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 26-seat allocation
    • ANC9 seats
    • DA7 seats
    • MK3 seats
    • EFF2 seats
    • FF+2 seats
    • ActionSA1 seats
    • BOPA SECHABA COMMUNITY MOVEMENT1 seats
    • SACP1 seats
    Build a majority Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  10. Council outcome SAST ↗

    SIYANCUMA Northern Cape

    Hung council in SIYANCUMA

    7 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 13-seat allocation
    • ANC4 seats
    • SIYANCUMA INDEPENDENT FORUM3 seats
    • DA2 seats
    • EFF2 seats
    • PA1 seats
    • FF+1 seats
    Build a majority Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  11. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Emalahleni Eastern Cape

    ANC has an outright majority in Emalahleni

    24 of 33 council seats.

    View the 33-seat allocation
    • ANC24 seats
    • DA4 seats
    • SACP2 seats
    • AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT1 seats
    • EFF1 seats
    • ILISO LABANTU MOVEMENT FOR SOCIAL CHANGE1 seats
    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  12. Council outcome SAST ↗

    uMhlathuze KwaZulu-Natal

    Hung council in uMhlathuze

    36 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 71-seat allocation
    • MK27 seats
    • IFP18 seats
    • ANC12 seats
    • DA9 seats
    • ActionSA2 seats
    • EFF1 seats
    • NATIONAL FREEDOM PARTY1 seats
    • FF+1 seats
    Build a majority Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  13. Council outcome SAST ↗

    City of Mbombela Mpumalanga

    Hung council in City of Mbombela

    Read the correction →

    46 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 90-seat allocation
    • ANC43 seats
    • DA14 seats
    • EFF11 seats
    • SERVICE DELIVERY PARTY8 seats
    • MK4 seats
    • FF+4 seats
    • ActionSA2 seats
    • SACP2 seats
    • ACDP1 seats
    • AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT1 seats
    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  14. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Mangaung Free State

    Hung council in Mangaung

    Read the correction →

    51 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 101-seat allocation
    • ANC36 seats
    • DA33 seats
    • EFF9 seats
    • FF+6 seats
    • PA4 seats
    • ActionSA3 seats
    • SACP2 seats
    • ACDP1 seats
    • AFRICAN CULTURAL IDENTITY MOVEMENT1 seats
    • AFRICAN INDEPENDENT CONGRESS1 seats
    • AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT1 seats
    • AFRIKAN ALLIANCE OF SOCIAL DEMOCRATS1 seats
    • MANGAUNG SEVEN PEOPLE'S VOICE1 seats
    • NATIONAL SERVICE DELIVERY FORUM1 seats
    • MK1 seats
    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  15. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Ulundi KwaZulu-Natal

    IFP has an outright majority in Ulundi

    36 of 49 council seats.

    View the 49-seat allocation
    • IFP36 seats
    • MK5 seats
    • ANC3 seats
    • NATIONAL FREEDOM PARTY2 seats
    • DA1 seats
    • EFF1 seats
    • NATIONAL PEOPLES AMBASSADORS1 seats
    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  16. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Emalahleni Mpumalanga

    Hung council in Emalahleni

    36 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 71-seat allocation
    • ANC23 seats
    • DA17 seats
    • MK10 seats
    • EFF8 seats
    • SERVICE DELIVERY PARTY4 seats
    • FF+4 seats
    • ActionSA3 seats
    • IFP1 seats
    • SACP1 seats
    Build a majority Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  17. Correction SAST ↗

    Enoch Mgijima Eastern Cape

    Correction: Hung council in Enoch Mgijima

    35 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 68-seat allocation
    • ANC31 seats
    • DA11 seats
    • SACP7 seats
    • THE INDEPENDENTS6 seats
    • EFF4 seats
    • ActionSA2 seats
    • AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT2 seats
    • AFRICAN INDEPENDENT CONGRESS1 seats
    • HOFMEYR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FORUM1 seats
    • KOMANI PROGRESS ACTION1 seats
    • PA1 seats
    • MK1 seats

    View the earlier announcement →

    Build a majority Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  18. Council outcome SAST ↗

    uMhlabuyalingana KwaZulu-Natal

    Hung council in uMhlabuyalingana

    20 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 39-seat allocation
    • MK14 seats
    • ANC11 seats
    • IFP10 seats
    • ACDP1 seats
    • DA1 seats
    • EFF1 seats
    • SERVICE DELIVERY PARTY1 seats
    Build a majority Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  19. Council outcome SAST ↗

    uMsinga KwaZulu-Natal

    IFP has an outright majority in uMsinga

    25 of 41 council seats.

    View the 41-seat allocation
    • IFP25 seats
    • MK12 seats
    • ANC3 seats
    • DA1 seats
    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  20. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Mbhashe Eastern Cape

    ANC has an outright majority in Mbhashe

    32 of 63 council seats.

    View the 63-seat allocation
    • ANC32 seats
    • UDM14 seats
    • SACP7 seats
    • AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT3 seats
    • DA2 seats
    • EFF2 seats
    • AFRICAN DEMOCRATS1 seats
    • Independent candidates (combined)1 seats
    • PAC1 seats
    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  21. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Thembisile Hani Mpumalanga

    Hung council in Thembisile Hani

    34 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 66-seat allocation
    • ANC33 seats
    • DA9 seats
    • EFF5 seats
    • MK5 seats
    • ActionSA3 seats
    • SERVICE DELIVERY PARTY3 seats
    • AFRICAN INDEPENDENT PEOPLE'S ORGANISATION2 seats
    • BAHLALI CIVIC ORGANIZATION2 seats
    • SACP2 seats
    • ABAFUNA INGUBO YESKHETHU PARTY1 seats
    • FF+1 seats
    Build a majority Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  22. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Greater Giyani Limpopo

    ANC has an outright majority in Greater Giyani

    39 of 62 council seats.

    View the 62-seat allocation
    • ANC39 seats
    • AFRIKA MAYIBUYE MOVEMENT12 seats
    • EFF4 seats
    • DA2 seats
    • ActionSA1 seats
    • AFRICAN PEOPLE'S CONVENTION1 seats
    • GAZA DEMOCRATIC FRONT1 seats
    • NATIONAL INDEPENDENT PARTY1 seats
    • MK1 seats
    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  23. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Nyandeni Eastern Cape

    ANC has an outright majority in Nyandeni

    37 of 64 council seats.

    View the 64-seat allocation
    • ANC37 seats
    • AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT12 seats
    • SACP4 seats
    • UDM4 seats
    • EFF3 seats
    • AFRIKA MAYIBUYE MOVEMENT1 seats
    • DA1 seats
    • PAC1 seats
    • MK1 seats
    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  24. Correction SAST ↗

    Enoch Mgijima Eastern Cape

    Enoch Mgijima seat allocation under revision

    Read the correction →

    The latest IEC figures no longer support the previously reported council allocation.

    View the earlier announcement →Previously: Hung council in Enoch Mgijima.

    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  25. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Mogale City Gauteng

    Hung council in Mogale City

    39 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 77-seat allocation
    • DA27 seats
    • ANC23 seats
    • ActionSA7 seats
    • FF+7 seats
    • EFF6 seats
    • MK2 seats
    • AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT1 seats
    • IFP1 seats
    • PAC1 seats
    • RISE MZANSI1 seats
    • SACP1 seats
    Build a majority Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  26. Council outcome SAST ↗

    uMfolozi KwaZulu-Natal

    Hung council in uMfolozi

    18 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 35-seat allocation
    • IFP16 seats
    • MK11 seats
    • ANC6 seats
    • DA1 seats
    • EFF1 seats
    Build a majority Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  27. Council outcome SAST ↗

    AbaQulusi KwaZulu-Natal

    Hung council in AbaQulusi

    24 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 47-seat allocation
    • IFP20 seats
    • MK13 seats
    • ANC8 seats
    • DA3 seats
    • EFF1 seats
    • NATIONAL FREEDOM PARTY1 seats
    • FF+1 seats
    Build a majority Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  28. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Ndwedwe KwaZulu-Natal

    Hung council in Ndwedwe

    19 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 37-seat allocation
    • MK15 seats
    • ANC11 seats
    • IFP7 seats
    • EFF2 seats
    • DA1 seats
    • INDEPENDENT ALLIANCE1 seats
    Build a majority Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  29. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Port St Johns Eastern Cape

    ANC has an outright majority in Port St Johns

    26 of 42 council seats.

    View the 42-seat allocation
    • ANC26 seats
    • SACP4 seats
    • AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT3 seats
    • DA2 seats
    • EFF2 seats
    • MK2 seats
    • UDM2 seats
    • LABOUR PARTY OF SOUTH AFRICA1 seats
    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
  30. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Intsika Yethu Eastern Cape

    ANC has an outright majority in Intsika Yethu

    26 of 40 council seats.

    View the 40-seat allocation
    • ANC26 seats
    • SACP5 seats
    • EFF3 seats
    • MK2 seats
    • AFRICAN CONGRESS FOR TRANSFORMATION1 seats
    • AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT1 seats
    • DA1 seats
    • PAC1 seats
    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
    Observed by Counted
    Published here

    This is the snapshot recorded at that time, not a certified final allocation. View the latest results and any corrections. These timestamps do not identify when the last vote was counted.

    IEC source ↗Saved update data ↗
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