2026 Municipal Elections: Top 10 political parties in KwaZulu-Natal
Umkhonto Wesizwe Party, commonly known as the MKP, emerged as the leading political party in KwaZulu-Natal province in the recently concluded 2026 local government elections in South Africa.
The MKP secured 2,180,621 votes (34.30%) and 585 council seats, followed by the ANC with 1,288,550 votes (20.27%) and 353 council seats, and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) with 1,279,851 votes (20.13%) and 457 council seats.
Below are the 2026 municipal election results of the top 10 political parties in KwaZulu-Natal province.
| Political Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) | 2,180,621 | 34.30% | 585 |
| African National Congress (ANC) | 1,288,550 | 20.27% | 353 |
| Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) | 1,279,851 | 20.13% | 457 |
| Democratic Alliance (DA) | 903,790 | 14.22% | 162 |
| Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) | 114,013 | 1.79% | 34 |
| ActionSA | 83,947 | 1.32% | 8 |
| Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus) | 45,767 | 0.72% | 9 |
| National Freedom Party (NFP) | 41,730 | 0.66% | 15 |
| South African Communist Party (SACP) | 33,719 | 0.53% | 6 |
| African Transformation Movement (ATM) | 33,309 | 0.52% | 4 |
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