LGE 2026 · South Africa's local election results
Nelson Mandela Bay: 2026 local election results
No party has the 61 of 120 seats needed to govern. DA is the largest party with 53.
| Party | Seats | Wards won | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA | 53 | 28 | 44.2% |
| ANC | 32 | 32 | 25.5% |
| EFF | 7 | 0 | 5.5% |
| SACP | 4 | 0 | 3.2% |
| PA | 4 | 0 | 3.0% |
| VF PLUS | 3 | 0 | 2.5% |
| UDM | 3 | 0 | 2.4% |
| MAYIBUYE CIVIC MOVEMENT | 2 | 0 | 1.9% |
| ACTIONSA | 2 | 0 | 1.8% |
| MKP | 2 | 0 | 1.2% |
| ACDP | 1 | 0 | 1.1% |
| MAYIBUYE | 1 | 0 | 1.0% |
| ATM | 1 | 0 | 1.0% |
| PAC | 1 | 0 | 0.9% |
| UPPA | 1 | 0 | 0.5% |
| AIC | 1 | 0 | 0.5% |
| DM | 1 | 0 | 0.5% |
| NA | 1 | 0 | 0.3% |
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Eastern Cape · 120 seats · IEC data as at 8 Nov 2026, 20:18. Independent and non-partisan: not the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), a government body or a party. Official results: results.elections.org.za. A project by Zaron Business Solutions.