The DA emerged as the biggest party with 44%, while the ANC dropped to just over 25%.
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The government has set aside R300m to cushion unseated councillors in 2026 – a final round of golden handshakes reallocated from municipal infrastructure budgets amid sustainability concerns.
While overall national turnout of registered voters breached 52%, higher than the 2021 turnout of 45.86%, election data reveal a gap between high-turnout suburban strongholds and lower voter engagement across township wards.
IFP says its coalition decisions will be guided by its manifesto prioritising service delivery.
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