ANC MAINTAINS ITS NATIONAL LEAD AS DA INCREASES ITS COUNCIL LEADS — MK PARTY ALSO MAKING ITS PRESENCE FELT IN THE 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS!

ANC MAINTAINS ITS NATIONAL LEAD AS DA INCREASES ITS COUNCIL LEADS — MK PARTY ALSO MAKING ITS PRESENCE FELT IN THE 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS!

South Africa’s municipal election results are continuing to take shape, with the ANC maintaining its position at the top of the national vote count. However, the DA is also making progress, increasing the number of councils in which it is currently leading.

According to the latest figures displayed on the IEC results dashboard at 16:30, with 44% of results counted, the ANC stands at 31.96%, while the DA follows with 27%.

Here is how the parties are performing:

1. ANC: 31.96% — 762 seats; leading in 39 councils and controlling 12.
2. DA: 27.00% — 456 seats; leading in 13 councils and controlling 4.
3. MK Party: 7.14% — 100 seats; leading in 4 councils and controlling 2.
4. EFF: 5.73% — 58 seats.
5. ActionSA: 3.80% — 13 seats.
6. IFP: 3.58% — 30 seats.
7. VF Plus: 3.75% — 51 seats.
8. Patriotic Alliance: 3.20% — 95 seats.
9. SACP: 2.62% — 28 seats.
10. SDP: 0.65% — 12 seats.
11. RTC: 0.13% — 9 seats.
12. Other parties: 9.70% — 77 seats.
13. Independent candidates: 0.47% — 6 seats.

The results point to a competitive political landscape. The ANC remains ahead nationally, but the DA is expanding its leads in several councils. The MK Party is also securing representation, while parties such as the Patriotic Alliance, IFP and VF Plus are adding to the increasingly diverse make-up of local government.

With 56% of the results still outstanding, the political picture is far from settled. The coming hours of counting could bring further changes to party standings and the balance of power in municipalities across the country.

South Africans are watching closely as the numbers continue to come in. Who will emerge strongest when the final results are declared?