Want tonight's election results first? Where to watch them live
Results from the 4 November 2026 local elections start coming in after 21:00. Here's where to follow them live, including the IEC dashboard, the IEC app and ward-level trackers.
Official results for the 4 November 2026 local government elections will start appearing after voting stations close at 21:00 tonight. The fastest official place to watch them is the IEC results dashboard, which shows votes counted, leading parties and seats per metro as they are captured.
Where can you see the results as they come in?
| Where | What it shows | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| IEC results dashboard | Live national picture, metro table, leading parties, seats and progress | Free |
| IEC results reports | Official PDF, Excel and CSV reports, including turnout and spoilt votes | Free |
| IEC mobile app | In-app access to the same LGE 2026 dashboard | Free |
| ElectionSePush (in the EskomSePush app) | IEC results ward by ward, with a find-my-ward search | Free to view |
| Newsday election portal | Interactive map with results back to 1999 | Free |
Sources: IEC, IEC app page, ElectionSePush, MyBroadband.
How do you find your own ward's result?
On the IEC dashboard, pick your municipality and then your ward. The IEC's downloadable "detailed results" report breaks votes down per party for each municipality and voting district, according to the IEC results page.
ElectionSePush has a ward search and pulls the IEC's figures ward by ward from 21:00, SA Tech News reports. The app says it has permission from the IEC to publish the results, and that figures it finds unusual are checked with the commission and then held back or shown with a note.
Are third-party trackers official?
No. Only the IEC declares results. Apps and news portals repackage the IEC's data, so if a number on a tracker doesn't match the IEC dashboard, go with the IEC.
Why will early numbers look odd?
Results arrive one voting district at a time, so the first few hours reflect only the districts counted first. A party leading at midnight can lose ground by morning. Seats per council are only clear once most districts are in.
The IEC has until about 11 November to declare final results, within seven days of voting day. We explain the timeline in when the election results will be announced.
FAQ
When do the 2026 local election results start coming in?
After voting stations close at 21:00 on 4 November 2026, as districts are counted.
What is the official website for election results?
The IEC results site at results.elections.org.za, which hosts the live LGE 2026 dashboard and official reports.
Can I see my ward's result?
Yes. The IEC dashboard and reports go down to ward and voting district level, and ElectionSePush offers a ward search using IEC data.