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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.

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One party holds more than half the council seats.

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

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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.

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7 November 2026

  1. Ward result SAST ↗

    Kumkani Mhlontlo Eastern Cape

    ANC wins Ward 11

    BOMIKAZI MDLIVA. 924 votes ahead.

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    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.

  2. Ward result SAST ↗

    Msunduzi KwaZulu-Natal

    MK wins Ward 16

    THEMBINKOSI DLAMINI. 1 451 votes ahead.

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    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.

  3. Correction SAST ↗

    Dr. A.B. Xuma Eastern Cape

    Ward 12 result under revision

    Read the correction →

    The latest IEC figures no longer support the previously reported ward winner.

    View the earlier announcement →Previously: ANC wins Ward 12.

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    Source & timing
    IEC report
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    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.

  4. Correction SAST ↗

    Dr. A.B. Xuma Eastern Cape

    Dr. A.B. Xuma seat allocation under revision

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

    View the earlier announcement →Previously: ANC has an outright majority in Dr. A.B. Xuma.

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    Source & timing
    IEC report
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    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.

  5. Ward result SAST ↗

    Msunduzi KwaZulu-Natal

    ANC wins Ward 1

    KHULEKANI MSOMI. 1 275 votes ahead.

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    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.

  6. Ward result SAST ↗

    Ditsobotla North West

    ANC wins Ward 8

    MELEKO MESHAK KUJANE. 428 votes ahead.

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  7. Ward result SAST ↗

    Polokwane Limpopo

    ANC wins Ward 24

    MAKHAOKHANE JOYCE HEADGER. 1 136 votes ahead.

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  8. Ward result SAST ↗

    Buffalo City Eastern Cape

    EFF wins Ward 15

    SONGEZO NKUNGWINI. 31 votes ahead.

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  9. Correction SAST ↗

    Buffalo City Eastern Cape

    Correction: Counting complete in Buffalo City

    All 380 voting districts have reported.

    View the earlier announcement →

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    IEC report
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  10. Correction SAST ↗

    Breede Valley Western Cape

    Correction: Counting complete in Breede Valley

    All 58 voting districts have reported.

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    IEC report
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  11. Ward result SAST ↗

    Polokwane Limpopo

    ANC wins Ward 15

    TUMISO JOHANNES MORIFI. 455 votes ahead.

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  12. Ward result SAST ↗

    Rustenburg North West

    ANC wins Ward 37

    APHIWE SILIMELA. 994 votes ahead.

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  13. Ward result SAST ↗

    Greater Tzaneen Limpopo

    ANC wins Ward 6

    COLBERT BALOYI. 1 263 votes ahead.

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  14. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Buffalo City Eastern Cape

    Hung council in Buffalo City

    51 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 100-seat allocation
    • ANC42 seats
    • UDM19 seats
    • DA17 seats
    • EFF7 seats
    • SACP5 seats
    • ActionSA2 seats
    • AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT2 seats
    • PA2 seats
    • AFRICAN INDEPENDENT CONGRESS1 seats
    • PAC1 seats
    • MK1 seats
    • FF+1 seats
    Build a majority Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
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    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.

  15. Count complete SAST ↗

    Bitou Western Cape

    Counting complete in Bitou

    All 20 voting districts have reported.

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  16. Count complete SAST ↗

    City of Cape Town Western Cape

    Counting complete in City of Cape Town

    All 829 voting districts have reported.

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    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.

  17. Correction SAST ↗

    Buffalo City Eastern Cape

    Buffalo City count status under revision

    Read the correction →

    The latest IEC figures no longer support the previously reported completed count.

    View the earlier announcement →Previously: Counting complete in Buffalo City.

    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.

  18. Correction SAST ↗

    City of Tshwane Gauteng

    City of Tshwane count status under revision

    Read the correction →

    The latest IEC figures no longer support the previously reported completed count.

    View the earlier announcement →Previously: Counting complete in City of Tshwane.

    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.

  19. Ward result SAST ↗

    Rustenburg North West

    ANC wins Ward 39

    PHUTHADITSHABA MIGHTY MOGALE. 683 votes ahead.

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    IEC report
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    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.

  20. Ward result SAST ↗

    Ekurhuleni Gauteng

    ANC wins Ward 58

    MFUNDISO FODO. 1 128 votes ahead.

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    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.

  21. Count complete SAST ↗

    Dr. A.B. Xuma Eastern Cape

    Counting complete in Dr. A.B. Xuma

    All 147 voting districts have reported.

    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.

  22. Ward result SAST ↗

    City of Johannesburg Gauteng

    ANC wins Ward 121

    ZANDILE GLORIA MEELESO. 1 060 votes ahead.

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    IEC report
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    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.

  23. Ward result SAST ↗

    City of Johannesburg Gauteng

    IFP wins Ward 26

    Read the correction →

    SIBONGISENI CYRIC KHOZA. 297 votes ahead.

    View latest results Saved update
    Source & timing
    IEC report
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    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.

  24. Ward result SAST ↗

    City of Johannesburg Gauteng

    AL JAMA-AH wins Ward 10

    MOHAMED RIAZ ALLI EBRAHIM. 1 011 votes ahead.

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    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.

  25. Correction SAST ↗

    City of Johannesburg Gauteng

    Ward 122 result under revision

    Read the correction →

    The latest IEC figures no longer support the previously reported ward winner.

    View the earlier announcement →Previously: ANC wins Ward 122.

    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.

  26. Ward result SAST ↗

    Kumkani Mhlontlo Eastern Cape

    BHEKIZENZO GIGI wins Ward 14

    73 votes ahead.

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    Source & timing
    IEC report
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    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.

  27. Ward result SAST ↗

    Dr. A.B. Xuma Eastern Cape

    ANC wins Ward 12

    Read the correction →

    NYAMEKA CONSTANCE MAQUNGO. 1 163 votes ahead.

    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.

  28. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Dr. A.B. Xuma Eastern Cape

    ANC has an outright majority in Dr. A.B. Xuma

    Read the correction →

    24 of 38 council seats.

    View the 38-seat allocation
    • ANC24 seats
    • AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT7 seats
    • NGCOBO YETHU CIVIC ORGANIZATION3 seats
    • AFRICAN INDEPENDENT CONGRESS1 seats
    • DA1 seats
    • EFF1 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.

  29. Ward result SAST ↗

    Ditsobotla North West

    ANC wins Ward 12

    NOZIPHO JONAS. 392 votes ahead.

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    Source & timing
    IEC report
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    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.

  30. Ward result SAST ↗

    City of Cape Town Western Cape

    ANC wins Ward 91

    THANDO MPENGEZI. 4 486 votes ahead.

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    IEC report
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    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.

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Feed coverage and seat allocations are separate from the national declaration: missing figures remain missing and estimates remain estimates. Corrections and re-votes may follow. This feed records saved observations, not certified final snapshots. Follow corrections and latest results.

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