Vote counting is entering its final stages across the country, with several provinces nearing the completion of results capturing as South Africa moves closer to finalising the outcome of the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE).
While provinces such as the Free State, Northern Cape and Mpumalanga have already completed their counts, the remaining provinces are also making steady progress.
Limpopo stands at 98% of votes captured, while both the Western Cape and the North West have reached 97%
In KwaZulu-Natal, vote capturing is 96% complete, while Gauteng, home to several tightly contested metros, is currently at 91%.