George DA wins majority: 28 of 55 seats after 2026 election
Provisional IEC tallies give the DA 28 of 55 seats on the George council, enough for a majority after 100% of voting districts were counted. PA is second on 11 seats.
Provisional IEC figures now show the Democratic Alliance with a majority on the George local council: 28 of 55 seats, after every voting district was counted (The Outlier, update 13:05 Africa/Johannesburg on 6 November 2026; Rateweb Western Cape results from IEC data, 12:51 Africa/Johannesburg).
George was hung in 2021. This is a fresh seat tally, not a final IEC declaration. Treat seats as provisional until the IEC formally declares the council.
What is the George seat split?
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance (DA) | 28 |
| Patriotic Alliance (PA) | 11 |
| African National Congress (ANC) | 8 |
| Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) | 4 |
| African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) | 1 |
| Others | 3 |
| Total | 55 |
| Seats needed for a majority | 28 |
Source: The Outlier George card (IEC data). Rateweb lists the same majority outcome for George, with the DA on about 50.3% of the vote (Rateweb).
How did the wards fall?
Earlier in the count, with about 98% of votes in, the George Herald reported the DA leading on the vote share and ahead in 15 of 28 wards, with the PA on seven wards and the ANC on six (George Herald). Ward leads are not the same as the final seat total, which also includes proportional-representation seats.
How does George fit the Western Cape picture?
Across the Western Cape, Rateweb's IEC feed at midday Friday showed 23 of 25 local councils fully counted: 7 with a majority and 16 hung. Other Western Cape councils with a majority on that feed include Mossel Bay, Overstrand, Drakenstein, Swartland, Hessequa and Bergrivier. Stellenbosch and the City of Cape Town were still counting (Rateweb).
What happens next in George?
Once the IEC declares the council elected, the first council meeting must be held within 14 calendar days, where councillors elect a speaker and mayor under the Municipal Structures Act. With an outright majority, the DA can elect those office-bearers without needing a coalition partner, unless it chooses a broader deal.
Check live seat status on the IEC results dashboard, The Outlier and Rateweb. For the national hung-council picture, see Reported's 88 of 129 finished councils hung.
FAQ
Did the DA win a majority in George?
On provisional IEC-based tallies with every voting district counted, yes. The Outlier shows the DA on 28 of 55 seats, which is the majority threshold.
How many seats does the PA have in George?
The Patriotic Alliance has 11 seats on the provisional Outlier seat tally, second behind the DA.
When must George elect a mayor?
After the IEC declares the council, the first meeting to elect a speaker and mayor must be held within 14 calendar days.