IEC races to conclude election results as two objections upheld
Questions were also raised about the calculation and allocation of council seats.
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) in the Western Cape has announced that all significant objections to the 2026 Local Government Election results in the province have been fully resolved, according to a statement from Provincial Electoral Officer Michael Hendrickse. Hendrickse confirmed that all outstanding issues have been addressed, and the Commission has reached a decision based on Section 65 of the Municipal Electoral Act.
The IEC's system identifies statistical anomalies, which require resolution, causing delays in the release of completed results. One recount was conducted in a single voting district within the Breede Valley Municipality and has now been completed. As of now, 68% of voting districts have been declared for the City of Cape Town, with the leading party, DA, expected to maintain its controlling majority of seats, potentially securing at least 116 seats and potentially an additional four seats, bringing the total to 139 seats by 2026.
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