West Rand and Vaal results: DA leads Mogale City, ANC ahead in 2 councils
Provisional IEC results show the DA ahead in Midvaal, Mogale City, Lesedi and early Emfuleni counts, with the ANC narrowly leading Rand West City and Merafong City.
The DA is ahead in four of Gauteng's six smaller local councils outside the metros, while the ANC leads narrowly in Merafong City and Rand West City, according to provisional IEC results compiled by The Outlier on Thursday afternoon.
How much has been counted varies a lot. Midvaal and Rand West City are more than three quarters done, but Emfuleni (Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark) had only 4 of its 168 voting districts in, so its numbers say very little yet.
Who leads in each West Rand and Vaal council?
| Council | Main towns | Counted | Leader | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midvaal | Meyerton | 77% | DA 62.4% | ANC 14.2% |
| Mogale City | Krugersdorp | 64% | DA 41.0% | ANC 23.8% |
| Lesedi | Heidelberg | 55% | DA 32.4% | ANC 27.4% |
| Emfuleni | Vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark | 2% | DA 55.3% | VF Plus 17.4% |
| Rand West City | Randfontein, Westonaria | 77% | ANC 29.4% | DA 26.7% |
| Merafong City | Carletonville | 31% | ANC 30.6% | DA 28.2% |
Source: The Outlier council results, from IEC data. Shares are of votes counted so far; counted means voting districts captured.
Will any of these councils be hung?
On these figures, only Midvaal has a party clearly above 50%. In Mogale City, Lesedi, Rand West City and Merafong City no party is near half the vote, so coalitions are likely unless the remaining districts shift the picture. Emfuleni is too early to call.
In the close races, the third-placed parties matter: the EFF has about 8 to 9% in Merafong City and Rand West City, and ActionSA about 9% in Mogale City (The Outlier).
What happens next?
Seats are only shared out once a council's count is complete. If no party has a majority, the new council must still meet within 14 days of results being declared to elect a mayor, as Reported explains in what happens in a hung council. The IEC expects to announce final results around 11 November.
Where can you follow your council?
Check the official IEC results dashboard for your municipality and ward. All figures are provisional until the IEC declares them.
FAQ
Who is winning Mogale City in the 2026 local elections?
With 64% of voting districts counted, the DA leads on 41.0%, ahead of the ANC on 23.8%. Results are provisional.
Who is leading in Emfuleni?
The DA leads early counts, but only 4 of 168 voting districts had been captured, so the result could change a lot.
When will final results be announced?
The IEC expects to declare final results around 11 November 2026.