The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has edged out the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Central Karoo town of Prince Albert in the Western Cape with 100% of the votes counted, while newcomers Action SA has emerged as the leader in Laingsburg with all votes counted.
Beaufort West is the only municipality in the Central Karoo district that’s outstanding, with 33% of the votes counted so far.
The PA took first place with almost 49 %of the vote in Prince Albert, followed by the DA and the African National Congress (ANC).
Their support has grown immensely compared to their third position in 2021 with only 14%.
In Laingsburg, ActionSA made quite the impression while standing as a party for the first time with 26%, followed closely by the DA and the ANC.
Beaufort West makes up the third municipality in the Central Karoo district, with the DA currently in the lead followed by the ANC and PA.
In the Little Karoo, Independent Civic Organisation of South Africa (ICOSA), is the leading party in Kannaland with 27% and 100% of the votes counted.
They are followed by the DA and the PA, however, the result show a significant loss of support for ICOSA compared to their 2021 win.
The other town that makes up the Little Karoo is Oudtshoorn where counting is still ongoing.
The DA is in the lead, followed by the ANC and the PA.