Midvaal DA wins majority: 19 of 30 seats after 2026 vote
Provisional IEC tallies give the DA 19 of 30 seats on the Midvaal (Meyerton) council, a clear majority after the full count. ANC is second on 5 seats, VF Plus on 2.
Provisional IEC figures show the Democratic Alliance with a clear majority on the Midvaal local council in Gauteng: 19 of 30 seats, after all voting districts were counted for the Meyerton-centred municipality (The Outlier, update 14:08 Africa/Johannesburg on 6 November 2026; Rateweb Midvaal results from IEC data; ESP Midvaal).
A party needs 16 seats to govern alone. The DA is three seats above that line. Treat seats as provisional until the IEC formally declares the council.
What is the Midvaal seat split?
| Party | Seats | Ward + PR |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance (DA) | 19 | 13 + 6 |
| African National Congress (ANC) | 5 | 2 + 3 |
| Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) | 2 | 0 + 2 |
| Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) | 1 | 0 + 1 |
| ActionSA | 1 | 0 + 1 |
| Transformative Yes Movement (TYM) | 1 | 0 + 1 |
| uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) | 1 | 0 + 1 |
| Total | 30 | |
| Seats needed for a majority | 16 |
Source: ESP Midvaal council seats (IEC data). The Outlier shows the same DA majority of 19, with ANC 5, VF Plus 2, ActionSA 1, EFF 1 and Others 2.
How did the vote go?
Rateweb lists the count as complete (100% of voting districts) and the DA on about 61.9% of the vote (49,322 votes), the ANC 16.1% (12,805) and VF Plus 7.7% (6,097). ESP shows all 39 voting districts and all 15 wards in, with the DA on about 61.3% of ward ballots.
On ESP's ward map the DA led in 13 of 15 wards. The ANC led in wards 8 and 10.
How does this fit Gauteng?
Midvaal (Meyerton, Walkerville, Henley on Klip and surrounds) was already a DA-majority council after 2021, when the party also held 19 of 30 seats. This result keeps that outright control while many neighbouring Gauteng councils look hung or still unfinished.
Reported earlier covered the West Rand and Vaal race when Midvaal was still leading but not yet declared: West Rand and Vaal: who leads. Merafong (Carletonville) is a separate hung-council story: Merafong hung council.
Nationally, The Outlier had about 85% of voting districts counted by early afternoon on 6 November, with 92 of 137 decided local councils showing no majority.
What happens next in Midvaal?
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 Midvaal card 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 Midvaal?
On provisional IEC-based tallies with the count complete, yes. The Outlier and ESP show the DA on 19 of 30 seats, above the 16 needed for a majority.
How many seats does the ANC have in Midvaal?
The ANC has 5 seats on the provisional ESP and Outlier seat tallies, second behind the DA.
When must Midvaal 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.