2026 election results: First official scientific prediction has been published

• The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research's projection put the ANC at 31.7% of the vote counted, indicating a sizeable loss for the party.
• The CSIR's election prediction model is based on advanced statistical and mathematical techniques and has been used for more than two decades to predict the outcomes of South Africa's elections.
• The Newsday Election Results Portal will be updated in real time to keep visitors up to date with the latest results from South Africa's 2026 local government elections.