IEC releases first 2026 LGE results from Eastern Cape

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has released the first results of the 2026 Local Government Elections, with initial results coming from Driefontein Farm in the Eastern Cape.

In Ward 6 of the Blue Crane Route Municipality, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is leading with 58.82% of the vote, well ahead of the African National Congress (ANC) with 26.47%. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has secured 11.76%, while the Patriotic Alliance trails on 2.94%.