ActionSA leads Tshwane by about 1 point. What that means for the capital
ActionSA leads the early Tshwane count with about 29%, just ahead of the ANC on about 28%, with only around 10% of districts counted. A party needs 108 of 214 seats to govern alone.
ActionSA is narrowly ahead in the early count for the City of Tshwane. Shortly after 09:00 on Thursday, 5 November, with about 10% of votes counted, the party had 28.1% of the vote, more than 22 000 votes, Rekord reported.
Later figures on eNCA's results page showed ActionSA on 29.01% and the ANC on 28.08%, a gap of about one percentage point.
How close is the Tshwane race?
| Time (5 November) | Districts counted | ActionSA share | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just after 09:00 | About 10% of votes | 28.1% | Rekord |
| Morning update | 84 of 796 districts | 29.7% (down from 30.9%) | Joburg ETC |
| Later update | Not stated | 29.01% (ANC 28.08%) | eNCA |
The numbers move with every batch of voting districts, and roughly nine in ten Tshwane districts were still outstanding. Treat the lead as provisional.
How many seats does a party need to run Tshwane alone?
Tshwane's council has 214 seats, so a party needs 108 to govern on its own, according to IEC figures compiled by Rateweb. With the two biggest parties each on under a third of the vote, no party is close to that, which points to another coalition council.
What happens if no party wins a majority?
Parties will have two weeks from the declaration of results to negotiate coalitions, Reuters reported. The declaration is expected on Sunday (Reuters). The new council then elects a speaker, executive mayor and chief whip at its first sitting.
How can you check results for your Tshwane ward?
Use the IEC's official results dashboard. Choose Gauteng, then City of Tshwane, then your ward. Ward winners are declared ward by ward as counting finishes, so your councillor may be confirmed before the full council result.
FAQ
Who is leading in Tshwane?
ActionSA, narrowly, with about 29% to the ANC's 28% in early counting on 5 November. Most districts were still outstanding.
How many seats are needed to govern Tshwane alone?
108 of the council's 214 seats.
When will Tshwane's final result be known?
The IEC's declaration of results is expected on Sunday, according to Reuters. Coalition talks then have two weeks.