The Democratic Alliance (DA) has increased its share of the vote in Emfuleni in southern Gauteng to more than 40%, following a 14-percentage point gain in the 4 November local government elections.

Kingsol Chabalala, the DA's Emfuleni mayoral candidate, said it was a major shift in voter support in a municipality historically dominated by the African National Congress (ANC).

Chabalala said the party had also made gains in neighbouring Midvaal and Lesedi, where former ANC wards had become DA-led.

He said the results reflected growing dissatisfaction with governance in the Vaal region, arguing that voters had chosen service delivery over what he described as years of misgovernance.

Chabalala said he had spent considerable time campaigning on the ground, engaging with residents and listening to their complaints.

He thanked Emfuleni voters for placing their trust in the DA and said he intended to serve residents while working towards improving conditions in the municipality.

The gains represent a significant expansion of DA support in an area that has traditionally formed part of the ANC’s electoral base in Gauteng.

The chart below shows the results of the 2021 and 2026 local government elections in Emfuleni.