Counting continues after South Africa local elections; DA leads Gauteng provisional tally

On 6 November 2026 counting continued from South Africa's 4 November local elections and provisional results showed the Democratic Alliance leading Gauteng's vote count, with the IEC having counted 57% of provincial votes and final results still outstanding.

Provisional tallies and ongoing verification in Gauteng mean political control of major metros (Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane) remains uncertain until the IEC completes counting and allocation of council seats. Markets sensitive to South African political risk could react to final outcomes or coalition formations, but provisional leads alone do not constitute settled mandates or immediate policy shifts.

IEC final certified results and council seat allocations or announced coalition deals.