South Africa 2026 local elections: 12M votes cast, counting begins

Preliminary figures from the Electoral Commission of South Africa indicate about 12 million voters participated in the 2026 local government elections, with counting starting after polls closed. The turnout figure is preliminary and may be revised; the outcome will shape municipal governance and could signal national political trends ahead of the next general election.

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