Local Government Election Results As At 7am, See The Leading Party

ANC REINSTATES LEAD IN 2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION; MK PARTY DEPOSITS EFF

As of seven o’clock in the morning, the 2026 Local Government Election results showed the African National Congress (ANC) maintaining its lead with the Democratic Alliance (DA) in a rapidly developing race for second place. The most recent numbers show that the ANC has received 31.98% of the votes cast, with the DA continuing to trail behind in second place, with a margin of about 23,000 votes. The razor-thin margin of victory between the two major parties indicates that this will be a close contest; the outcome will likely depend on the results of the upcoming vote tallying.

Something else noteworthy has happened: the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is now the third most popular political party in the country, surpassing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). This change shows how the major political parties in South Africa are shifting their support bases, which is a big deal in the ongoing political contest. As additional results are processed and announced, the standings could change, as counting is still underway. Everyone is keeping a close eye on the final tally to see how it changes the political landscape of the country’s local governments.

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