RC 261109702Africa Melane
Monday, 9 November 2026
The IEC declared the 2026 local elections free and fair, and the show focused on the ANC's collapse and the 14-day scramble for coalitions in hung councils.
- 04:01
The IEC declared the 2026 local government elections free and fair, saying the objections lodged so far were considered. Parties now have 14 days to elect mayors and speakers.
- 04:03
The ANC took 30.76% of the vote, winning 3,246 seats, while the DA took 24.64% and 1,695 seats. The MK Party came third at 9.76%.
- 04:03
Douglas in the Northern Cape must hold a revote after activists stormed the voting station and took ballots before they could be counted. Results for 212 other councils have been declared.
- 05:12
The DA says it will open coalition talks with all parties in hung municipalities, with service delivery and fighting corruption as non-negotiable conditions.