ANC Faces Major Setback in Emfuleni as DA and Other Parties Gain More Support in Election Vote Count

The African National Congress (ANC) is facing a major challenge in Emfuleni, Gauteng, as the latest 2026 local government election results show growing support for the Democratic Alliance (DA) and other political parties. The ongoing vote counting has attracted attention, with the DA taking the lead while the ANC struggles to keep its position.

According to the provisional results, the DA is leading with approximately 40.7% of the ward votes, while the ANC is sitting at around 23.9%. Other parties, including ActionSA and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), are also receiving support from voters.

The results show a significant difference between the two leading parties in the municipality. The DA has also won more wards so far, with 34 wards compared to the ANC’s 11, according to the latest available tally. However, some voting districts are still being finalised, meaning the results remain provisional.

The changing numbers have placed Emfuleni in the spotlight as political parties wait to see how the final results will shape the municipality’s political future.

For the ANC, the results could raise serious questions about its support in an area where it has previously enjoyed a strong political presence. The growing support for opposition parties suggests that voters are spreading their support across different political organisations.

ActionSA is also among the parties attracting attention, with its performance adding another dimension to the changing political picture in Emfuleni.

As the counting process continues, residents and political observers will be watching closely to see whether the final results confirm the current trend.

The outcome could also influence future discussions about leadership and possible coalition arrangements if no single party secures enough support to govern alone.

For now, Emfuleni’s election results are showing a changing political landscape, with the ANC facing increased competition from the DA and other parties.