MAKANA: The Democratic Alliance (DA) has narrowly overtaken the African National Congress (ANC) in the percentage of votes received in Makana Local Municipality (EC104), according to the latest 2026 Municipal Elections results.
With 80% of votes counted, the DA is leading with 29.31% of the valid votes, compared to the ANC’s 29.08%.
The difference between the two parties is just 80 votes, highlighting the closely contested race in the municipality.
According to the results displayed on the IEC results dashboard, the DA has received 10,371 votes, while the ANC has secured 10,291 votes.
Despite trailing slightly in the overall percentage of votes, the ANC currently has more seats allocated, with five seats compared to the DA’s two.
Smaller parties also secure support
The Makana United Civic Movement (MUCM) is currently in third place with 19.43% of the vote, representing 6,875 votes.
Other parties recorded the following levels of support:
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Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): 6.16%
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South African Communist Party (SACP): 4.82%
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Patriotic Alliance (PA): 4.01%
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Makana: 2.51%
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ActionSA: 1.9%
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ATM: 1.23%
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VF Plus: 0.71%
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OHM: 0.37%
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MKP: 0.16%
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Mayibuye: 0.15%
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Independent candidates (IND): 0.16%
The results dashboard shows that the ANC has secured five seats so far, while the DA has two. No seats have been allocated to the other parties at this stage of the count.
Results still subject to change
With 20% of the votes still to be counted, the contest between the DA and ANC remains extremely close.
The current figures reflect the IEC results dashboard at the time of reporting and are not final results. The leading party in terms of percentage support could still change as outstanding votes are processed.
Further updates will follow as the IEC releases additional results.
