Still unsure who to vote for? This tool may help

As South Africans prepare for the upcoming local elections in 2026, a new online tool aims to help voters choose which political party best fits their views. The free website, called WhichParty, allows users to compare their opinions with the stances of eight major political parties. Created by software developer Justin Abrahams, the platform simplifies access to political information by consolidating each party's declarations on key issues.

To use the tool, users answer 30 statements related to topics like housing, employment, crime, electricity, water, land reform, and healthcare. Based on their answers, the website determines which party's positions most closely align with theirs. The rankings are based on information gathered from election manifestos, policy documents, parliament voting records, and public statements. Users can also access links to the original sources for further verification and exploration of each party's stance on specific issues.

The website makes it clear that it is an independent, non-partisan platform, and that political alignment is not indicative of a party's performance or ability to deliver on promises. A high match on the tool does not guarantee a party's success in government, but rather reflects the degree of alignment between the user's views and the party's published positions. WhichParty is available at https://whichparty.co.za/.