ANC leads local election results amid resignation rumours
The African National Congress secured 30% of the vote in the 2026 local government elections, with President Ramaphosa reportedly offering to resign.
The African National Congress (ANC) won the 2026 local government elections with 30% of the national vote, a significant drop from its 2021 share. President Cyril Ramaphosa was reportedly willing to resign following the party's electoral performance. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) announced the final results on Sunday, 8 November 2026, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.
Sources within the ANC suggest that even President Ramaphosa offered to step down after the party's vote share fell from 45.59% in 2021 to approximately 30.81% in the recent elections. The IEC declared the results, which will lead to coalition talks for governing municipalities across the country.
Meanwhile, residents in Bronkhorstspruit and surrounding areas of Tshwane face continued water restrictions as the municipality addresses supply and quality issues following a gastroenteritis outbreak. The City of Tshwane has not yet provided a timeline for the resumption of normal water services.
Why it mattersSouth African voters will be affected by the election results through potential changes in municipal service delivery, including water supply, and by the political stability of the ruling party.