DA on 42% in Ekurhuleni, ANC down to 16%. What it means for the East Rand
Early Ekurhuleni results put the DA on about 42%, with the ANC and ActionSA close together on about 15% to 16%. The ANC won the most seats here in 2021. A party needs 113 of 224 seats to govern alone.
The DA has a clear early lead in Ekurhuleni, the East Rand metro that includes Germiston, Benoni, Boksburg, Kempton Park and Tembisa. On eNCA's results page, the DA had 42.39% of the vote, with the ANC on 15.57% and ActionSA on 15.04%.
The ANC won the most seats in Ekurhuleni in 2021, so this would be a major change if it holds. But most of the metro was still uncounted on Thursday, 5 November.
What are the Ekurhuleni numbers so far?
| Party | eNCA (PR vote) | Ward ballot, 131 of 653 districts |
|---|---|---|
| DA | 42.39% | 37.6% |
| ANC | 15.57% | 18.1% |
| ActionSA | 15.04% | 15.8% |
| VF Plus | 10.05% | 8.5% |
| EFF | Not shown | 5.4% |
| MK Party | Not shown | 5.3% |
Sources: eNCA results page; ward ballot figures from IEC data compiled by ESP at about 12:27 on 5 November. Figures are provisional.
At that point, none of the 112 wards was complete, and turnout in the counted districts was 55.7% (ESP). The DA's share has moved between about 40% and 42% through the morning (Joburg ETC).
What happened in 2021?
In 2021 the ANC won 86 seats, short of the 113 needed to govern alone. The DA won 65 and the EFF 31, and smaller parties including ActionSA ended up deciding who ran the metro, Germiston City News reported.
Can anyone govern Ekurhuleni alone?
A party needs 113 of the council's 224 seats. On about 40%, the DA would fall short and need partners, so another coalition is likely (Germiston City News).
When will the final result be known?
The declaration of results is expected on Sunday. Councils without a majority then have two weeks to form coalitions, Reuters reported.
How can you check your ward?
Use the IEC's official results dashboard: choose Gauteng, then City of Ekurhuleni, then your ward.
FAQ
Who is leading in Ekurhuleni?
The DA, with about 42% in early counting on 5 November, ahead of the ANC and ActionSA on about 15% to 16% each.
How many seats are needed to govern Ekurhuleni alone?
113 of the council's 224 seats.
Who won Ekurhuleni in 2021?
The ANC won the most seats, 86, but short of a majority. The DA won 65 and the EFF 31.