Moses Kotane: ANC keeps majority with 35 of 69 seats
The ANC has kept Moses Kotane (Mogwase) with exactly 35 of 69 seats, the minimum for a majority, with every voting district counted. Its ward vote fell to 49.7% from 62.6% in 2021. The EFF is second on 11 seats. Final results are due Sunday at 18:00.
The ANC has kept its majority in Moses Kotane, the North West municipality that includes Mogwase and Madikwe, but only just. With all 156 voting districts counted, it has 35 of the 69 council seats, which is exactly the number needed to govern alone (ESP).
The EFF is second with 11 seats. The ANC's share of the ward vote fell to 49.7% from 62.6% in 2021, according to IEC data on ESP. In 2021 the ANC held 45 of the same 69 seats (ESP, 2021).
Who won how many seats?
| Party | Ward seats | PR seats | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC | 33 | 2 | 35 |
| EFF | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| DA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| SACP | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| ActionSA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MK Party | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| United Christian Democratic Party | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| African Christian Democratic Party | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| African People's Convention | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| African Transformation Movement | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tsogang Civic Movement | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Labour Party of South Africa | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Purple Party Ikageng | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Bophuthatswana Civil Movement | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Seriti le Kaelo Independent Party | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: ESP, using IEC data. The same allocation appears on The People's Register (IEC dashboard allocation dated 13:46 SAST on 8 November 2026) and Counted.
Turnout was 43.0% of about 138,000 registered voters, with 57,951 valid ward votes (ESP).
How did the ward vote split?
| Party | Ward votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ANC | 28,822 | 49.7% |
| EFF | 8,891 | 15.3% |
| SACP | 3,544 | 6.1% |
| DA | 3,387 | 5.8% |
| Independents | 2,598 | 4.5% |
| ActionSA | 1,963 | 3.4% |
| MK Party | 1,644 | 2.8% |
Source: ESP. The ANC won 33 of the 35 wards, an independent candidate won Ward 7, and the EFF won Ward 10.
Why does this bare majority matter?
With 35 of 69 seats, the ANC can elect the speaker and mayor and pass budgets on its own, but only if its councillors vote together. If one ANC seat were lost, for example through a vacancy or a by-election, it would drop below 35. This is how a bare majority works, not a prediction.
In 2021 the ANC had 45 seats, 10 above the 35-seat threshold (ESP, 2021).
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 Moses Kotane (NW375). 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 Moses Kotane in the 2026 election?
Yes, just. With all 156 voting districts counted, the ANC has 35 of 69 seats, exactly the number 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 Moses Kotane?
ANC 35, EFF 11, DA 4, SACP 4, ActionSA 3, MK Party 2, one independent councillor, and one seat each for the United Christian Democratic Party, African Christian Democratic Party, African People's Convention, African Transformation Movement, Tsogang Civic Movement, Labour Party of South Africa, Purple Party Ikageng, Bophuthatswana Civil Movement and Seriti le Kaelo Independent Party.
How much support did the ANC lose in Moses Kotane?
Its ward vote share fell from 62.6% in 2021 to 49.7% in 2026, and its seats fell from 45 to 35, according to IEC data shown on ESP.
When will Moses Kotane 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.