ELECTIONS LIVE: ANC support collapses, MK Party leads KZN, DA winning Gauteng

As the voting concludes in South Africa's 2026 Local Government elections, the results begin to shape the political landscape. With nearly 70% of the votes tallied across the nation, the once-dominant ANC is experiencing a significant loss in public support. In most regions, opposition parties are now leading the charge. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken the lead in Gauteng and the Western Cape, while the MK party has emerged as the frontrunner in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).

As the remaining votes are counted, a clearer picture of the nation's political future will emerge. Around 15.9 million South Africans exercised their right to vote, marking a turnout of 54.4% for this year's election. This is a notable increase from the 45.86% turnout in the 2021 local government elections. With 29.2 million registered voters, the results will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the country's governance.