Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis says more than one million black South Africans voted for the party in the 2026 Local Government Elections, describing the support as evidence that the DA is becoming a mainstream political party that represents people across the country.
Speaking while reflecting on the emerging election results, Hill-Lewis said the party was encouraged by its performance and believed it had taken an important step towards broadening its support base.
“We can now say with confidence that we now have over one million black voters, making the DA a mainstream party, a party that is truly for all in South Africa,” he said.
Hill-Lewis thanked South Africans who voted for the DA, saying the party appreciated the support and the confidence placed in it.
His remarks come as the DA records significant gains in several metropolitan municipalities, with the emerging results pointing to an expanded electoral presence.
The DA leader said the party’s focus would now shift towards improving local government and ensuring that residents benefit from better service delivery, accountable leadership and functioning municipalities.
He also indicated that preparations for the 2029 National Elections would begin immediately, describing the municipal election results as an important step forward for the party.
