Springbok, De Aar, Prieska hung: Northern Cape towns where the ANC lost its majority
The ANC is the largest party in 12 small Northern Cape councils that finished counting, including Nama Khoi (Springbok), Emthanjeni (De Aar) and Siyathemba (Prieska), but has no majority in any of them.
The ANC is the biggest party in a dozen small Northern Cape councils that have finished counting, but it fell short of a majority in all of them, according to provisional IEC results compiled by The Outlier. That leaves towns from Springbok to De Aar facing coalition talks.
Across the country, 75 of the 205 local councils outside the metros had been decided by Thursday evening (The Outlier).
Which Northern Cape councils are hung?
| Council | Main town | Largest party | Seats won | Council seats | Needed for majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nama Khoi | Springbok | ANC | 6 | 17 | 9 |
| Emthanjeni | De Aar | ANC | 6 | 15 | 8 |
| Hantam | Calvinia | ANC | 5 | 13 | 7 |
| Kamiesberg | Garies | ANC | 5 | 11 | 6 |
| Khâi-Ma | Pofadder | ANC | 5 | 11 | 6 |
| Ubuntu | Victoria West | ANC | 5 | 11 | 6 |
| Kareeberg | Carnarvon | ANC | 5 | 11 | 6 |
| Thembelihle | Hopetown | ANC | 5 | 11 | 6 |
| Siyathemba | Prieska | ANC | 5 | 11 | 6 |
| Karoo Hoogland | Williston | ANC | 4 | 11 | 6 |
| Kgatelopele | Danielskuil | ANC | 4 | 11 | 6 |
| Magareng | Warrenton | ANC | 4 | 11 | 6 |
Source: The Outlier council results, from IEC data. Majority is more than half the council's seats. All results are provisional until the IEC declares them.
Where did a party win outright?
The ANC has a majority in Richtersveld (Port Nolloth), Umsobomvu (Colesberg), Renosterberg (Petrusville), !Kheis (Groblershoop), Dikgatlong (Barkly West) and Phokwane (Hartswater). In Tsantsabane (Postmasburg), the RTC won the council (The Outlier).
Upington's Dawid Kruiper council is also hung, with the ANC on 14 of 33 seats. Kimberley (Sol Plaatje), Siyancuma (Douglas), Kai !Garib (Kakamas), Joe Morolong and Gamagara (Kathu) were still counting, and Ga-Segonyana (Kuruman) was waiting for its seats to be allocated.
What happens next?
In a hung council, parties must agree on a coalition or minority government. The new council has to hold its first meeting within 14 days of the results being declared, where it elects the mayor and speaker. Reported's hung council explainer sets out the steps. The IEC expects to announce final national results around 11 November.
Where can you check your ward?
The IEC results dashboard shows results by municipality and ward, and the IEC results reports page has each council's seat calculation once it is complete.
FAQ
Is Emthanjeni (De Aar) hung after the 2026 election?
Yes, provisionally. The ANC won 6 of 15 seats, short of the 8 needed for a majority.
Which Northern Cape councils did the ANC win outright?
Provisional results show ANC majorities in Richtersveld, Umsobomvu, Renosterberg, !Kheis, Dikgatlong and Phokwane.
When must a hung council elect a mayor?
The new council must hold its first meeting, where the mayor is elected, within 14 days of the results being declared.