The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) will officially announce the results of the 2026 Local Government Elections on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
The announcement will follow the completion of the counting, capturing and verification of votes cast during Wednesday’s elections.
The IEC has been processing results from voting stations across the country, with preliminary figures released as the counting process continues.
The final announcement will confirm the outcome of the elections and the allocation of seats in municipal councils.
The 2026 Local Government Elections will determine the composition of municipal councils across South Africa for the next five-year term.
