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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 ↗

    Ratlou North West

    ANC has an outright majority in Ratlou

    15 of 27 council seats.

    View the 27-seat allocation
    • ANC15 seats
    • ActionSA2 seats
    • DA2 seats
    • EFF2 seats
    • SACP2 seats
    • AFRICAN PEOPLE'S CONVENTION1 seats
    • PA1 seats
    • MK1 seats
    • UNITED CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY1 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 ↗
  2. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Ephraim Mogale Limpopo

    ANC has an outright majority in Ephraim Mogale

    19 of 32 council seats.

    View the 32-seat allocation
    • ANC19 seats
    • EFF5 seats
    • DA4 seats
    • LEKWE BEPE KINGDOM PARTY1 seats
    • SACP1 seats
    • MK1 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 ↗
  3. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Rand West City Gauteng

    Hung council in Rand West City

    35 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 69-seat allocation
    • ANC24 seats
    • DA16 seats
    • EFF6 seats
    • MK6 seats
    • ActionSA5 seats
    • SACP3 seats
    • FF+3 seats
    • PA2 seats
    • ACDP1 seats
    • AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT1 seats
    • AZANIAN PEOPLE'S ORGANISATION1 seats
    • RAND WEST PEOPLES 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 ↗
  4. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Thabazimbi Limpopo

    Hung council in Thabazimbi

    Read the correction →

    12 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 23-seat allocation
    • ANC8 seats
    • DA4 seats
    • SACP3 seats
    • EFF2 seats
    • FF+2 seats
    • LABOUR PARTY OF SOUTH AFRICA1 seats
    • SUCCESS AFRICAN MOVEMENT1 seats
    • THABAZIMBI RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION1 seats
    • UNITED RESIDENT'S PARTY1 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 ↗
  5. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Nqutu KwaZulu-Natal

    Hung council in Nqutu

    20 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 39-seat allocation
    • IFP17 seats
    • MK11 seats
    • ANC8 seats
    • ABANTU BEZWELETHU CONGRESS DEMOCRACY1 seats
    • DA1 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 ↗
  6. Council outcome SAST ↗

    GAMAGARA Northern Cape

    Hung council in GAMAGARA

    8 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 15-seat allocation
    • DA6 seats
    • ANC5 seats
    • EFF1 seats
    • GAMAGARA COMMUNITY FORUM1 seats
    • JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE RE IKEMETSE1 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 ↗
  7. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Greater Taung North West

    ANC has an outright majority in Greater Taung

    24 of 47 council seats.

    View the 47-seat allocation
    • ANC24 seats
    • EFF7 seats
    • ActionSA4 seats
    • DA3 seats
    • SACP3 seats
    • ACTIVE CITIZENRY TAUNG ASSOCIATION1 seats
    • AFRICAN CONGRESS FOR TRANSFORMATION1 seats
    • AFRICAN INDEPENDENT CONGRESS1 seats
    • ALLIANCE FOR SOCIAL EQUITY1 seats
    • PA1 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 ↗
  8. Council outcome SAST ↗

    iNkosi Langalibalele KwaZulu-Natal

    Hung council in iNkosi Langalibalele

    24 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 47-seat allocation
    • IFP19 seats
    • MK13 seats
    • ANC7 seats
    • DA4 seats
    • EFF1 seats
    • Independent candidates (combined)1 seats
    • NATIONAL FREEDOM PARTY1 seats
    • NATIONAL PEOPLES AMBASSADORS1 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 ↗
  9. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Elundini Eastern Cape

    ANC has an outright majority in Elundini

    18 of 34 council seats.

    View the 34-seat allocation
    • ANC18 seats
    • SACP5 seats
    • UDM3 seats
    • AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT2 seats
    • DA2 seats
    • MOUNT FLETCHER COMMUNITY VOICE2 seats
    • AFRICAN INDEPENDENT CONGRESS1 seats
    • EFF1 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 ↗
  10. Council outcome SAST ↗

    George Western Cape

    DA has an outright majority in George

    28 of 55 council seats.

    View the 55-seat allocation
    • DA28 seats
    • PA11 seats
    • ANC8 seats
    • FF+4 seats
    • ACDP1 seats
    • EFF1 seats
    • GOOD1 seats
    • PLAASLIKE BESORGDE INWONERS1 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 ↗
  11. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Mthonjaneni KwaZulu-Natal

    IFP has an outright majority in Mthonjaneni

    Read the correction →

    15 of 25 council seats.

    View the 25-seat allocation
    • IFP15 seats
    • MK6 seats
    • ANC3 seats
    • UMKHUMBI WESIZWE ORGANISATION1 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 ↗

    uMvoti KwaZulu-Natal

    Hung council in uMvoti

    14 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 27-seat allocation
    • IFP9 seats
    • ANC8 seats
    • MK8 seats
    • ABANTU BATHO CONGRESS1 seats
    • DA1 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 ↗

    Dannhauser KwaZulu-Natal

    Hung council in Dannhauser

    13 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 25-seat allocation
    • IFP7 seats
    • MK7 seats
    • ANC5 seats
    • ActionSA1 seats
    • AMANDLA AWETHU MOVEMENT1 seats
    • DA1 seats
    • EFF1 seats
    • MAJUBA PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT1 seats
    • SISONKE SOLIDARITY MOVEMENT1 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 ↗
  14. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Overstrand Western Cape

    DA has an outright majority in Overstrand

    18 of 29 council seats.

    View the 29-seat allocation
    • DA18 seats
    • ANC4 seats
    • FF+3 seats
    • ACDP1 seats
    • LAND PARTY1 seats
    • PA1 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 ↗

    Breede Valley Western Cape

    Hung council in Breede Valley

    Read the correction →

    21 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 41-seat allocation
    • DA20 seats
    • ANC7 seats
    • PA5 seats
    • BREEDEVALLEI ONAFHANKLIK3 seats
    • FF+3 seats
    • ACDP1 seats
    • EFF1 seats
    • GOOD1 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 ↗

    Mantsopa Free State

    ANC has an outright majority in Mantsopa

    10 of 18 council seats.

    View the 18-seat allocation
    • ANC10 seats
    • DA5 seats
    • EFF2 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 ↗
  17. Council outcome SAST ↗

    Mkhondo Mpumalanga

    Hung council in Mkhondo

    20 seats needed for a majority.

    View the 38-seat allocation
    • MK16 seats
    • ANC13 seats
    • DA3 seats
    • ASSEGAAI INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT OF SOUTH AFRICA1 seats
    • EFF1 seats
    • IFP1 seats
    • SERVICE DELIVERY PARTY1 seats
    • SACP1 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 ↗

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About these updates

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.

IEC source ↗Updates API ↗

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