South Africa's sprawling ballots prompt renewed debate over electoral reform, with experts and politicians split on the role of small...
| Party | Councils | Seats | Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | C | |||
ANC
|
128 | 53 | 3 | 30.76% |
DA
|
32 | 12 | 1 | 24.64% |
MKP
|
20 | 3 | 799 | 9.77% |
IFP
|
19 | 5 | 488 | 4.69% |
PA
|
1 | 0 | 192 | 1.98% |
SDP
|
1 | 0 | 46 | 0.44% |
RTC
|
1 | 1 | 9 | 0.05% |
EFF
|
0 | 0 | 592 | 6.22% |
ACTIONSA
|
0 | 0 | 320 | 5.67% |
SACP
|
0 | 0 | 271 | 2.38% |
VF PLUS
|
0 | 0 | 249 | 2.99% |
ATM
|
0 | 0 | 98 | 0.98% |
OTHER
|
0 | 0 | 697 | 8.63% |
IND
|
0 | 0 | 19 | 0.51% |
Home Affairs extends office hours from Nov 2-4 to help voters collect IDs or Temporary Identity Certificates before the local elections.
Johannesburg's City Power spent R236m tackling cable theft and vandalism in 2025/26, with 20% of outages linked to crime. Steps taken to protect infrastructure.
President Ramaphosa visits Durban's Cornubia Integrated Human Settlements Project as KZN flood victims continue to wait for permanent housing solutions.
Ian Cameron urges President Ramaphosa to remove Police Minister Mchunu, as legal fees and salary approach R6 million while Mchunu remains on special leave.
A mysterious rotten-egg odour has triggered health concerns across Gauteng. Authorities are investigating the cause as residents report widespread discomfort.
Community food gardens are helping South Africans access fresh produce while creating opportunities for employment, skills development and small business growth. On Tuesday, 27 October 2026,...
A 23-year-old Lesotho national was found dead with multiple injuries at a dumping site in Giyani, Limpopo. Police urge public to assist in the investigation.
Former President Thabo Mbeki refrained from directly addressing racism during his appearance at the Khampepe Commission, sparking debate on leadership and social cohesion.
Sixteen people face public violence and property damage charges after a Samwu wage protest in Johannesburg. They have been released on warning as investigations continue.
Five suspects, aged 15-21, were arrested after an armed robbery of an e-hailing driver in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, captured on dashcam footage.
