KHUMA — The African National Congress (ANC) has demonstrated absolute dominance in Khuma township, capturing every single ward in the area during the 2026 Municipal Elections, according to official Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) results.
With counting in the City of Matlosana Local Municipality now sitting at a critical 98% of votes counted, the ANC has successfully locked down Wards 32, 33, 34, 35, and 38, securing these seats for the upcoming governance term.
However, the ruling party’s clean sweep did not extend to neighbouring Stilfontein. In a sharp contrast of voter sentiment, the ANC failed to secure victories in Wards 30 and 31.
Instead, the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) have emerged as the frontrunners, leading the race in those two critical Stilfontein wards as final ballots are tallied.
Meanwhile, the broader council race reveals a fragmented political landscape. The ANC is currently leading with 28 seatsin the council, backed by 40.6% of the overall support.
The DA sits firmly in the second spot with 8 seats and 26.51% of support, while the VF Plus has secured 1 seat with 7.77% support.
Notably, the South African Communist Party (SACP)—a new participant in these elections—is making its presence felt, sitting in the 5th position with 3.43% of the support.
As the Matlosana vote count edges closer to the finish line, the final makeup of the council hangs on the remaining 2% of the vote.
