{
  "id": 18281552,
  "title": "DA leading in Gauteng metros except Tshwane",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/da-leading-in-gauteng-metros-except-tshwane",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T09:12:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/da-leading-in-gauteng-metros-except-tshwane/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Democratic Alliance (DA) is currently leading in all Gauteng metros and municipalities except for Tshwane, where Action SA is ahead. This strong performance positions the DA favorably across much of the province, though the race remains fluid with many districts yet to be declared. In Johannesburg, the DA leads with 40% of the votes, trailed by the ANC with 17% and Action SA with 15%. Ekurhuleni also sees the DA in the lead with 42% of the votes, followed by the ANC with 16% and Action SA with 19%. However, in Tshwane, the picture shifts slightly; the ANC, with 28% of the support, is close behind Action SA, which has 29%. The DA trails in third place with 19% of the votes in the region. Vote counting continues across the country.",
  "summary": "The DA's strong performance places it in a favourable position across much of Gauteng.",
  "key_points": [
    "DA leads in all Gauteng metros except Tshwane",
    "ANC follows DA in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni",
    "Action SA ahead in Tshwane with 29% support"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/gauteng-faces-severe-veld-fire-threat-as-tshwane-urges-residents-to",
        "published": "2026-11-04T13:50:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}