Vote counting is entering its final stages across the country, with several provinces nearing the completion of results capturing as South Africa (SA) moves closer to finalising the outcome of the 2026 Local Government Elections

While provinces such as the Free State, Northern Cape and Mpumalanga  provinces have already completed their counts, the remaining provinces are also making steady progress.

Limpopo province stands at 98% of votes captured, while both the Western Cape province and the North West province have reached 97%

In KwaZulu-Natal province, vote capturing is 96% complete, while Gauteng province, home to several tightly contested metros, is currently at 91%.

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