The Hard Work Must Begin’: Ramaphosa Speaks After IEC Announces Results

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) following the announcement of the 2026 local government election results, describing the poll as free, fair and peaceful.

In his weekly letter to the nation on Monday, 9 November, Ramaphosa said South Africans should be proud of the election, which he described as a crucial pillar of the country’s democratic constitutional order.

The President’s comments followed the IEC’s announcement of the final results on Sunday evening, bringing the voting process to a close and shifting attention towards the formation of municipal councils and the responsibilities of newly elected councillors.

Ramaphosa said more than 15 million South Africans had cast their ballots on Wednesday, 4 November. He noted that voters included experienced participants who had taken part in elections since 1994, as well as young people voting for the first time.

He congratulated the IEC for carrying out its constitutional mandate professionally and thanked the police, defence force and other government officials for helping ensure that voting took place smoothly and securely.

The President also commended political parties and candidates who conducted their campaigns responsibly.

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