Tzaneen result: ANC keeps its majority, ActionSA comes second
The ANC has kept its majority in Greater Tzaneen with 42 of 69 seats, with every voting district counted. ActionSA is second with 9, then the EFF on 6 and DA on 5. The ANC's ward vote fell to 57.9% from 70.2%. Final results are due Sunday at 18:00.
The ANC has held on to Greater Tzaneen. With all 199 voting districts counted, it has 42 of the 69 council seats, seven more than the 35 needed to govern alone (ESP).
ActionSA comes second with 9 seats, ahead of the EFF and DA. The ANC's share of the ward vote fell to 57.9% from 70.2% in 2021, according to IEC data on ESP.
Who won how many seats?
| Party | Ward seats | PR seats | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC | 33 | 9 | 42 |
| ActionSA | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| EFF | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| DA | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Freedom Front Plus | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SACP | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MK Party | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Limpopo Independent Movement Alliance | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Afrika Mayibuye Movement | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Gaza Democratic Front | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Sources: ESP (IEC data) and The People's Register.
Turnout was 50.0% of about 207,000 registered voters, with 101,670 valid ward votes (ESP).
How did the ward vote split?
| Party | Ward votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ANC | 58,888 | 57.9% |
| ActionSA | 13,051 | 12.8% |
| EFF | 7,994 | 7.9% |
| DA | 7,362 | 7.2% |
| Independent candidates | 5,193 | 5.1% |
Source: ESP. The ANC won 33 of the 35 wards and the DA won the other 2.
What does an ANC majority mean for Tzaneen?
The ANC can elect the speaker and mayor and pass budgets without coalition partners. ActionSA, with the most seats outside the ANC, is now the largest opposition party on the council, based on the provisional allocation.
When will the new council sit?
The results are still provisional. The IEC plans to announce the final 2026 local election results at 18:00 on Sunday, 8 November (eNCA), and seat allocations can still change if objections are upheld (IOL).
After the declaration, the municipal manager must call the first council meeting within 14 days, where councillors elect a speaker and mayor (Municipal Structures Act).
How to check your ward result
Use the IEC's results dashboard and search for Greater Tzaneen (LIM333). Ward-by-ward results are also on ESP and The People's Register. Only the IEC's declaration is final.
FAQ
Did the ANC win Greater Tzaneen in the 2026 election?
Yes. With all 199 voting districts counted, the ANC has 42 of 69 seats, above the 35 needed for a majority. Results are provisional until the IEC declares them on Sunday 8 November at 18:00.
How many seats did each party win in Greater Tzaneen?
ANC 42, ActionSA 9, EFF 6, DA 5, Freedom Front Plus 2, and one each for the SACP, MK Party, Limpopo Independent Movement Alliance, Afrika Mayibuye Movement and Gaza Democratic Front.
How much support did the ANC lose in Tzaneen?
Its ward vote share fell from 70.2% in 2021 to 57.9% in 2026, according to IEC data shown on ESP.
When will Greater Tzaneen elect a mayor?
After the IEC declares the result, the municipal manager must call the first council meeting within 14 days, where the speaker and mayor are elected.