SA Local Elections: ANC Remains Largest Party—Electoral Commission
19:45 08.11.2026 (Updated: 20:09 08.11.2026)
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SA Local Elections: ANC Remains Largest Party—Electoral Commission
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) party kept its position as the largest political force nationally, though its support fell sharply to 30.76% compared to 45.59% in 2021, the country's Electoral Commission said.
Its main rival—the Democratic Alliance (24.64%)—secured major victories in key urban centers, including Cape Town and Johannesburg, according to the commission data.
The MK Party (9.76%), led by former President Jacob Zuma, made its local election debut and emerged as a dominant force in Durban, the Electoral Commission of South Africa noted.
"Through these elections our people have made their political choices freely, and they will hold those they elected to account," President Ramaphosa said in an address to the nation following the announcement of the elections' results.
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) party kept its position as the largest political force nationally, though its support fell sharply to 30.76% compared to 45.59% in 2021, the country's Electoral Commission said.
Its main rival—the Democratic Alliance (24.64%)—secured major victories in key urban centers, including Cape Town and Johannesburg, according to the commission data.
The MK Party (9.76%), led by former President Jacob Zuma, made its local election debut and emerged as a dominant force in Durban, the Electoral Commission of South Africa noted.
"Through these elections our people have made their political choices freely, and they will hold those they elected to account," President Ramaphosa said in an address to the nation following the announcement of the elections' results.
