Nkomazi result: ANC keeps majority by 2 seats as EFF wins 19
The ANC has kept Nkomazi (Malelane, Komatipoort) with 37 of 69 seats, two above a majority, with every voting district counted. The EFF is second on 19 seats after taking 26.8% of the ward vote. The ANC fell to 54.4% from 69.6%. Final results are due Sunday at 18:00.
The ANC has kept its majority in Nkomazi, the Mpumalanga municipality that includes Malelane and Komatipoort, but only by two seats. With all 179 voting districts counted, it has 37 of the 69 council seats, where 35 is a majority (ESP).
The EFF is a strong second with 19 seats. The ANC's share of the ward vote fell to 54.4% from 69.6% in 2021, while the EFF got 26.8%, according to IEC data on ESP.
Who won how many seats?
| Party | Ward seats | PR seats | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC | 31 | 6 | 37 |
| EFF | 2 | 17 | 19 |
| DA | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| MK Party | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Freedom Front Plus | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| SACP | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| African Transformation Movement | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Delivery Party | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Afrika Mayibuye Movement | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: ESP, using IEC data. Ward results are also on The People's Register.
Turnout was 54.3% of about 203,000 registered voters, with 108,725 valid ward votes (ESP).
How did the ward vote split?
| Party | Ward votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ANC | 59,159 | 54.4% |
| EFF | 29,122 | 26.8% |
| DA | 6,425 | 5.9% |
| MK Party | 6,077 | 5.6% |
| SACP | 1,951 | 1.8% |
Source: ESP. The ANC won 31 of the 35 wards, the EFF 2, and the DA and MK Party 1 each.
Why does a two-seat majority matter?
With 37 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 three ANC seats were lost, for example through vacancies or by-elections, it would drop below 35. This is how a narrow majority works, not a prediction.
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 Nkomazi (MP324). 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 Nkomazi in the 2026 election?
Yes, narrowly. With all 179 voting districts counted, the ANC has 37 of 69 seats, two more than 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 Nkomazi?
ANC 37, EFF 19, DA 4, MK Party 4, and one each for the Freedom Front Plus, SACP, African Transformation Movement, Service Delivery Party and Afrika Mayibuye Movement.
How much support did the ANC lose in Nkomazi?
Its ward vote share fell from 69.6% in 2021 to 54.4% in 2026, while the EFF took 26.8%, according to IEC data shown on ESP.
When will Nkomazi 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.