ELECTIONS 2026 | DA races ahead of ANC in Gauteng

ELECTIONS 2026 | DA races ahead of ANC in Gauteng

The DA has surged past 40% in Gauteng, opening a commanding early lead over the ANC as vote counting continues.

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The DA's strong performance places it in a favourable position across much of Gauteng.

South Africa’s 2026 Local Elections: Democratic Alliance opens early lead

By Burnett Munthali EASTERN CAPE — (Maravi Post) – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has emerged as the frontrunner in the opening batch of results from South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections, securing an early advantage over the African National Congress (ANC) and other political parties. The first figures released by the Electoral Commission of South […]

Elections 2026 | DA leads in key metros, ActionSA takes early Tshwane lead

The DA has taken early leads in Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Nelson Mandela Bay and Cape Town, while ActionSA is setting the pace in Tshwane as the first municipal election results emerge. The ANC is leading in Buffalo City, while Mangaung has developed into a closely contested race between the ANC and DA. With approximately 16% of voting districts counted nationally by 7.30am on Thursday, the early results show the DA making a strong showing in se…