The MK Party continues to hold a commanding lead in the Msunduzi Municipality's 2026 local government election count. According to the Electoral Commission of South Africa's latest results dashboard, 94% of votes have been counted, with the MK Party securing 144,955 votes. The ANC has moved into second place with 77,355 votes, pushing the DA into third with 76,689 votes.
The MK Party holds a significant lead of 18.02 percentage points over the ANC. The battle for second place remains exceptionally close, with just 666 votes separating the ANC and DA. The IFP has secured 8.38% of the vote, while independent candidates collectively account for 3.61%. Other parties, including ActionSA, EFF, and SACP, have also secured a percentage of the vote.
The MK Party's strong performance has allowed it to dominate the overall vote count in Msunduzi, with support approaching 39% as counting nears completion. The IEC's live electoral map shows the MK Party leading in numerous wards across the municipality, while the DA and ANC also have areas of support. This development has significant implications for the final composition of the council.
Although the ANC has moved into second place by vote share, no seats had yet been recorded for the party in the displayed results. The IEC dashboard shows the MK Party with 18 seats recorded so far, followed by the DA with seven, independent candidates with three, and the IFP with two. The ANC's move into second place has tightened the contest between the two parties.
The final composition of the council remains undecided as the IEC completes counting and verification. With 6% of votes still outstanding, no party has been recorded as controlling Msunduzi Municipality. The outcome of the election will depend on the remaining votes and the eventual allocation of seats.
The ANC's overtaking of the DA in the vote count marks a significant shift in the election dynamics. The DA had previously been in second place, but the ANC's surge has pushed them into third. The MK Party's lead, however, remains unchallenged, and it is likely that they will play a crucial role in forming a coalition or determining the council's leadership.
The IEC is expected to continue counting and verifying the remaining votes. Once the final results are announced, the parties will begin negotiations to form a coalition or determine the leadership of the Msunduzi Municipality. The outcome will have significant implications for the local community and the parties involved.
Key points
- MK Party leads with 144,955 votes, ANC moves into second place with 77,355 votes.
- ANC overtakes DA by 666 votes, IFP secures 8.38% of the vote.
- Final council composition remains undecided with 6% of votes still outstanding.
