DA wins Cape Town, claims black voter gains
The Democratic Alliance declared victory in Cape Town with 58% of the vote, highlighting significant gains among black South Africans.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) declared victory in Cape Town on Thursday, November 5, securing an expected 58% of the vote. DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis announced the win, emphasizing the party's breakthrough gains among black voters in the city's townships.
DA federal council chairperson Ashor Sarupen stated that projections indicated the DA would receive more votes from black South Africans than the EFF. This would position the DA as a mainstream party across all racial groups in South Africa.
Voter turnout for the 2026 local government elections reached 15.9 million, with preliminary results pointing to several hung councils. The Electoral Commission of South Africa expects to announce final election results on Sunday, November 8.
Why it mattersThe Democratic Alliance's claimed gains among black voters could reshape the party's national political ambitions.