Reacting to MASSIVE 2026 election results!

The ANC faces a dramatic collapse as early CSIR projections point to major shifts in South Africa’s 2026 local government elections. The DA is gaining ground in key metros, ActionSA is showing signs of a comeback, and the EFF and MK Party face difficult questions. In this SMWX analysis, we unpack the national picture, the battle for Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni, and striking projections from Nelson Mandela Bay, Buffalo City and Mangaung. We also examine what voting trends in Gauteng, the Eastern Cape and Limpopo could mean for 2029, Cyril Ramaphosa’s legacy and the ANC’s future.