LIVE: South Africa By-Elections Results 2020
Get live by-elections results in 2020 across all 55 municipalities in nine provinces, by-elections conducted on 11 November 2020.
South Africa conducted the largest by-elections in South Africa ever in a single day with 107 seats were up for grabs in 95 wards. More than 400 candidates contested in 55 municipalities across all nine provinces. Refresh page for updates
South Africa By-Elections Results 2020
New Madibeng (Brits) Council Composition. ANC 46 (45) DA 15 (16) EFF 14 VF 2 F4SD 2 AIC 1 COPE 1-Total 81
ANC retain control of JB Marks (Potchefstroom). New council composition. ANC 34 DA 20 (21) VF+ 6 (5) EFF 5 IC 2. JB Marks becomes the 2nd municipality in SA where the VF+ have more elected councillors than the EFF.
ANC holds Ward 18 (Ikageng Sarafina) in JB Marks in Kenneth Kaunda in the NW. ANC 84% (81%) EFF 16% (9%)Turnout 33% (55%). Only 2 parties on ballot. ANC rock solid.
ANC holds Ward 9 (Mohadin Ikageng) in JB Marks in Kenneth Kaunda in the NW. ANC 73% (71%) EFF 17% (10%) Ind-Moabi 10% Turnout 30% (53%). Vital and convincing hold for the ANC in Ikageng.
VF+ take another NW ward off the DA. Ward 5 (Potchefstroom South) in JB Marks in Kenneth Kaunda. VF+ 59% (18%) DA 38% (78%) ANC 2% (3%) EFF 2% . Turnout 39% (68%). The DA have now lost 2 wards in JB Marks to the VF+ and 4 in the NW. The VF+ just do better and better in the NW.
ANC holds 4 Ward 2 (Chaneng) in Rustenburg in Bojanala in the NW. ANC 49% (49%) Ind-Matjene 22% EFF 18% (45%) Tsogang Civic Movement (TCM) 11% Turnout 31% (45%). ANC and coalition partners retain control of Rustenburg. EFF will be disappointed here. Nice debut by TCM.
ANC shock the DA in Madibeng.ANC wins Ward 29 (Broederstroom Kosmos) in Madibeng in Bojanala in the NW. ANC 46% (29%) DA 46% (61%) EFF 8% (6%) Poll 35% (62%). How did the ANC win? Turnout in the 1 traditional ANC VD 53%-Turnout in the 3 traditional DA VD’s?-28-32%. A DA car wreck
ANC holds Ward 8 (Mmakaunyane) in Moretele in Bojanala in the NW ANC 51% (65%) EFF 39% (11%) Agenda to Citizenry Governors 10% (18%). Turnout 42% (43%). Strong showing by the EFF as they take votes from ANC and ACG
New Matjhabeng (Welkom) council composition. ANC 46 DA 16 (15) EFF 6 VF+ 1 COPE 1 UFC 1 (2) Independent 1. Total 72. The composition now is the same as it was in 2016.
New Nkandla Council Composition. IFP 16 (15) ANC 11 (12). Total 27
The IFP had a very successful night in KZN. Held onto 3 very tough seats and easily won an ANC seat in Nkandla. The party also made inroads in Umlazi in eThekwini. A very good sign for them on the road to 2021.
IFP shocks the ANC in Nkandla. IFP wins Ward 13 (Mzwaneni Ntulwana) in Nkandla in King Cetshwayo in KZN. IFP 61% (32%) ANC 39% (68%). Turnout 59% (63%). This ward is very close to the Nkandla homestead. A big by-election upset.
IFP hold Ward 6 (Ekuthuleni Entembeni) in Mthonjaneni in King Cetshwayo in KZN. IFP 50% (51%) ANC 46% (46%) EFF 4% (2%) Turnout 54% (65%). The IFP are 3/3 with marginal seat holds. Terrific performance in holding onto to seats.
IFP holds Ward 10 (Mfekayi Ophondweni) in Mtubatuba in Umkhanyakude in KZN IFP 46% (45%) ANC 46% (42%) EFF 3% (4%) NFP 2%. Turnout 54% (60%). IFP won here by 5 votes! The voters at Ngotweni Primary School VD in Chaters Creek got the IFP over the line. Vital hold in Mtubatuba
IFP holds Ward 4 (Ntshangase Whitecliff) in uPhongolo in Zululand in KZN. IFP 46% (49%) ANC 43% (48%) EFF 7% (1%) NFP 2%. Turnout 53% (63%). IFP won here by 72 votes last night, up from a 28 vote margin in 2016. Impressive hold for the IFP
IFP holds Ward 10 (Mfekayi Ophondweni) in Mtubatuba in Umkhanyakude in KZN IFP 46% (45%) ANC 46% (42%) EFF 3% (4%) NFP 2%. Turnout 54% (60%). IFP won here by 5 votes! The voters at Ngotweni Primary School VD in Chaters Creek got the IFP over the line. Vital hold in Mtubatuba.
New uMvoti Council Composition. ANC 15 (14) IFP 11 DA 1 NFP 0 (1). Total 27 NFP lose their only ward seat in the country. They did not contest the by-election.
Just to point out. The ANC did not hold the uMvoti by-election. They gained a ward. They took the ward from the NFP who won it in a by-election in 2019. PG Mavundla, the previous NFP councillor stood for the ABC yesterday and fell short by 203 votes.
ANC Gains Ward 7 from NFP. (Enhlalakahle Greytown) in uMvoti in Umzinyathi in KZN. ANC 51% (40%) Abatho Bantu Congress 45% * IFP 3% (2%) EFF 1% (1%) (NFP 57% did not contest). * PG Mavundla won this seat for the NFP and ran for his new party the ABC. Turnout 57% (60%).
IFP holds Ward 15 (Mkhonjane Hlathi-Ngudulwane) in Nqutu in Umzinyathi in KZN. IFP 50% (62%) ANC 38% (24%) Abantu Batho Congress 8%. 51% (59%) Poll. Please note a by-election was held here after 2016. ANC will be happy with growth. ABC had a solid 3rd place finish.
DA holds Ward 25 (Montrose Chase Valley PMB) in Msunduzi in uMgungundlovu in KZN DA 93% (88%) ANC 5% (10%) Turnout 34% (69%). Some encouraging news for the DA in PMB. Three other parties failed to get more than 0.5%
DA holds Ward 2 (Ramsgate) in Ray Nkonyeni in Ugu in KZN. DA 74% (79%) ANC 17% (16%) VF+ 7% (4%) EFF 2% (1%). Turnout 34% (58%). The first relatively stable result in a while of posting by me…..
Eish. The Shosholoza Progressive Party got zero votes in Ward 36 in eThekwini. Did the candidate forget to vote?
ANC holds Ward 84 (Umlazi A, B) in eThekwini ANC 73% (84% PR) EFF (4% PR) IFP 13% (6% PR) AIC 3%. Turnout 14% (52%). Turnout a major concern. The ANC will be concerned about the decline here.
ANC holds Ward 81 (Umlazi C,F) in eThekwini. ANC 69% (81%) EFF 12% (6%) IFP 12% (6%) AIC 6%Turnout 19% (52%). EFF did better here in 2019 then in the by-election. IFP show good growth in Umlazi. ANC have work to do this in this stronghold.
DA holds Ward 36 (Durban North Riverside) in eThekwini. DA 91% (85%) ANC 7% (11%) EFF 1% IFP 1% Turnout 25% (65%). Good growth for the DA
ANC holds Ward 32 (Durban Central Clairwood) in eThekwini. ANC 52% (63%) IFP 25% (12%) EFF 11% (6%) DA 10% (14%)Turnout 13% (41%). Extremely low turnout in the inner city of Durban. IFP won big at Thekwini College voting station. Good 2nd place finish for the IFP.
Big disruption in Western Cape by-elections yesterday. Big slide for the DA, but also for the 2nd biggest party in the province-the ANC. Both provincial party headquarters will be bitterly concerned this morning.
ANC holds Ward 51 (Langa) in Cape Town. ANC 47% (72%) Ind-Mandindi 21% EFF 16% (13%) Ind-Mxolose 7% Ind-Jikolo 4% Turnout 23% (53%). Big drop for the ANC in Langa. Independents hurt them.
ANC holds Ward 88 (Philippi Phola Park) in Cape Town ANC 46% (71%) EFF 26% (8%) DA 22% (19%) ABC 3% . Turnout 15% (51%)/ Worryingly low turnout. EFF has big growth. DA will be satisfied. Concerning drop for the ANC.
DA holds Ward 14 (Kuils River Blackheath) in Cape Town DA 73% (81%) ANC 14% (13%) ACDP 8% EFF 4% (3%). Turnout 19% (66%). Very low turnout here.
The DA have now filled 2 vacancies in Knysna. They will meet with the ACDP and if they get the ACDP’s support they will takeover Knysna from the ANC/COPE/KUC. DA 10 ANC 8 COPE 1 KUC 1 ACDP 1. Total 21
DA holds Ward 10 (Central) in Knysna in the Garden Route in the WC. DA 68% (86%) KIM 22% VF+ 10% (2%). Turnout 38% (68%). Knysna Independent Movement (KIM) definitely on track to win election to Knysna council in 2021. Another vital win for the DA.
DA holds Ward 9 (Leisure Island) in Knysna in the Garden Route in the WC. DA 76% (93%) Ind-Willemse 23% EFF 1%. Turnout 49% (70%). Willemse is the former Mayor and DA cllr. Crucial win for the DA.
The DA might have retained outright control of George, but the 4 by-election results suggest that control is now in big jeopardy for the DA in 2021. GOOD+PBI surge at the expense of the DA. The ANC had a pitiful showing in George. The EFF beat them twice in George last night.
New George Council Composition-DA 27 (28) ANC 17 PBI 2 GOOD 1 (0) EFF 1 VF+ 1 ACDP 1 ICOSA 1 AIC 1-Total 52. DA retain control of George.
GOOD shock DA in Ward 27 (Pacaltsdorp) in George in the Garden Route in the WC. GOOD 38%. DA 32% (56%) PBI 26% (19%) VF+ 3% (1%) ANC 1% (12%) EFF 1% (3%) Turnout 47% (53%). Remarkable victory for GOOD. They get their first ward councillor in SA. DA drops support to GOOD and PBI.
DA holds Ward 14 (Pacaltsdorp Rosedale) in George in the Garden Route in the WC. DA 33% (53%) GOOD 29% PBI 24% (17%) VF+ 7% ANC 5% (13%) EFF 2% (2%). Turnout 45% (54%). GOOD comes so close in Pacaltsdorp. PBI continues to grow. DA are in big trouble in Pacaltsdorp.
DA holds Ward 14 (Pacaltsdorp Rosedale) in George in the Garden Route in the WC. DA 33% (53%) GOOD 29% PBI 24% (17%) VF+ 7% ANC 5% (13%) EFF 2% (2%). Turnout 45% (54%). GOOD comes so close in Pacaltsdorp. PBI continue to grow. DA are in big trouble in Pacaltsdorp.
DA holds Ward 3 (Northern Paarl Windmeul) in Drakenstein in the Cape Winelands in the WC. DA 69% (78% PR) ANC 14% (11% PR)VF+ 13% EFF 4% (2% PR). Turnout 39% (65%)
DA holds Ward 13 (Louwville Vredenburg) in Saldanha Bay in the West Coast in the WC. DA 45% (72%) GOOD 39% ANC 13% (18%) ACDP 2% EFF 1% (2%). Turnout 47% (52%). GOOD came very close to a major upset. Their candidate was the former ward councillor for the DA
DA holds Ward 8 (Parkdene) in George in the Garden Route in the WC. DA 36% (67% PR*) GOOD 23% PBI 20% (2% PR) VF+ 6% EFF 5% (2% PR) Ind-Potts 5% ANC 4% ANC (5% PR) APM 2% Turnout 43% (54%). Big drop for the DA. They fielded Bazil Petrus, ex Mayor. GOOD+PBI did well here
ANC holds Ward 33 (Botshabelo A) in Mangaung in the Free State ANC 72% (67% PR) EFF 28% (11% PR) Turnout 31% (50%). Only 2 parties on ballot here, but EFF will be satisfied with growth.
DA takes Ward 4 from UFC. (Phomolong Henneman) in Matjhabeng in Lejweleputswa in the Free State. DA 33% (33%) ANC 33% (31%) ADeC 27% EFF 4% (3%) UFOC 2% (34%) Turnout 48% (56%). DA won by 3 votes here. ADeC won big in a Pomolong VD. Morale boosting win for DA
Some analysts have spoken about a DA hold in Matjhabeng (Henneman Phomolong). That is not correct. The DA lost this ward in a 2017 by-election but won it back last night.
ANC holds Ward 10 (Kwam KwaDumba) in Mhlontlo in OR Tambo in the Eastern Cape. ANC 69% (71%) UDM 23% (3%) ATM 5% EFF 3% (1%) Turnout 39% (60%). UDM picked up votes from CI (21%) who were not on the ballot.
ANC holds Ward 3 (Mloma Phezukwamawa) in Nyandeni in OR Tambo in the Eastern Cape ANC 87% (79% PR) ATM 10% EFF 3% (6% PR) Turnout 40% (55%). ANC remains totally dominant in Nyandeni.
ANC holds Ward 19 (Zithulele Botho) in Mbhashe in Amathole in the Eastern Cape ANC 74% (63%) UDM 25% (29%) EFF 2% (2%). Turnout 39% (46%). Good growth for the ANC in this ward. The opposition failed to make inroads.
ANC holds Ward 1 (Keiskammahoek Lower Gxulu) in Amahlathi in Amathole in the Eastern Cape. ANC 95% (87%) EFF 5% (5%). Turnout 18% (47%). Very low turnout in this ward. EFF was unable to grow here in a 2 horse race.
ANC holds Ward 13 (Xholorha Stutterheim) in Amahlathi in Amathole in the Eastern Cape. ANC 61% (65%) DA 36% (27%) EFF 3% (7%) COPE 0% Turnout 49% (66%). ANC remain solid in Amahlathi. Encouraging returns for the DA.
ANC holds Ward 11 (Mlungisi New Rest Queenstown) in Enoch Mgijima in Chris Hani in the Eastern Cape. ANC 81% (66%) EFF 19% (9%). DA (25%) did not contest. Turnout way down in DA areas of ward. Turnout 23% (46%)
ANC holds Ward 28 (Botshabelo K, F) in Mangaung in the Free State ANC 84% (79%) EFF 16% (10%) Turnout 28% (59%). Only 2 parties on ballot here. Good sign for ANC. It has been a hard few months in Mangaung.
ANC holds Ward 14 (Alicedale Seven Fountains) in Makana in Sarah Baartman in the Eastern Cape. ANC 79% (64%) EFF21% (4%). DA did not contest (32%) Turnout 33% (58%). It was likely that both parties would increase % vote share here as only 2 parties on the ballot. Solid ANC win
ANC holds Ward 4 (Tombo Hlamvana) in Port St. Johns in OR Tambo in the Eastern Cape. ANC 75% (89%) EFF 16% (5%) ATM 5% AIC 4% Turnout 40% (57%). EFF made some inroads here.
ANC holds Ward 2 (Pellsrus Jeffreys Bay) in Kouga in Sarah Baartman in the Eastern Cape. ANC 70% (60%) DA 27% (39%) EFF 3% UDM 0% Turnout 46% (55%). Very encouraging for the ANC in the only opposition-controlled municipality in the EC.
ANC holds Ward 21 (Mvenyane Cedarville) in Matatiele in Alfred Nzo in the Eastern Cape ANC 76% (47% PR) EFF 18% (3% PR) Socialist Party SA 6% Turnout 56% (63%). (UDM, DA, AIC not on the ballot, got 49% of PR vote in 2016).
ANC holds Ward 18 (Mt. Frere Badibanise) in Umzimvubu in Alfred Nzo in the Eastern Cape. ANC 88% (76%) EFF 12% (9%) Turnout 10% (36%). Very concerning low turnout here.
ANC holds Ward 25 (Tshungwana Cacadu) in Umzimvubu in Alfred Nzo in the Eastern Cape. ANC 91% (78% PR) EFF 9% (11% PR). Turnout 32% (43%). UDM (13%) not on ballot. ANC win big in Ward 25
ANC holds Ward 24 (Ebenezer Mngungundlovu) in Mbizana in Alfred Nzo in the Eastern Cape. ANC 79% (86% PR) ATM 17% EFF 4% (2% PR). Turnout 34% (62%). ATM make their mark here.
ANC holds Ward 43 (Peelton Bisho) in Buffalo City in the Eastern Cape. ANC 70% (68%) EFF 28% (13%) AIC 2% Turnout 27% (49%). EFF will be happy with growth. They also won 1 VD. ANC remain solid in Buffalo City.
ANC holds Ward 45 (Ilitha Berlin) in Buffalo City ANC 84% (64% PR) EFF 13% (9% PR) AIC 3%. DA (9% PR +PAC 8% PR did not contest here). ANC candidate, Thulani Tempi got 42% as Independent here in 2016. Turnout 46% (57%). Great result for the ANC. Temple ran for the ANC this time
ANC retains control of Walter Sisulu Council as they retain 3 seats and lose 1 to the DA. New Council Composition ANC 13 (14) DA 7 (6) MCA 1 EFF 1-Total 22
DA takes W11 off the ANC. (Jamestown Aliwal North) in Walter Sisulu in the EC. DA 45% (34%) ANC 39% (56%) EFF 9% (4%) MCA 4% (6%) Turnout 39% (58%). DA won big in Aliwal North + on farms and kept losses down in Jamestown. DA has won 2 wards off ANC in Walter Sisulu since 2018
ANC holds Ward 8 (Dukathole Block H Aliwal North) in Walter Sisulu in Joe Gqabi in the Eastern Cape. ANC 49% (66%) MCA 28% (19%) EFF 23% (11%) Turnout 45% (58%). The trend of the MCA and EFF eating into ANC support in Walter Sisulu continues here.
ANC holds Ward 7 (Dukathole Block F Aliwal North) in Walter Sisulu in Joe Gqabi in the Eastern Cape. ANC 60% (81%) MCA 21% (5%) EFF 19% (9%) Turnout 40% (52%). Local party Maletswai Civic Association + EFF gained here.
ANC holds Ward 6 (Dukathole Area 13 Aliwal North) in Walter Sisulu in Joe Gqabi in the Eastern Cape. ANC 59% (85%) MCA 25% (5%) EFF 16% (7%) Turnout 44% (56%). Local party Maletswai Civic Association + EFF gained here.
ANC are on track for a clean sweep of Phokwane (Hartswater) wards. They have won Ward 6 off the DA. They will retain outright control of Phokwane
ANC holds Ward 103 (Palm Ridge) in Ekurhuleni. ANC 78% (78%) EFF 18% (8%)AIC 3% DA did not contest (14%). Turnout 16% (56%). Another low turnout in Ekurhuleni
ANC holds Ward 89 (Tembisa Winnie Mandela Hospital View) in Ekurhuleni. ANC 52% (51%) EFF 40% (31%) DA did not contest (16%) ATM 4%. Turnout 17% (50%). Terrible turnout in a competitive ward. EFF will be encouraged with % growth
ANC holds Ward 130 (Emdeni South Naledi) in Johannesburg ANC 68% (80%) EFF 31% (10%) ACDP 1% Turnout 21% (56%). Good growth for the EFF in Naledi
ANC holds Ward 60 (Moleleki Katlehong) in Ekurhuleni ANC 72% (80%) EFF 26% (12%) AIC 4% (2%). Poll 24% (59%).
New City of Johannesburg composition. ANC 123 (122) DA 100 (103) EFF 30 IFP 5 AIC 4 PA 2 (1) Al-Jamah 2 (1) COPE 1 VF+ 1 UDM 1 ACDP 1-Total 270. ANC coalition-ANC 123 + IFP 5 + AIC 4 + Al-Jamah 2 + ACDP 1 + UDM 1 = 136/270. COPE are probably also part of the coalition so 137/270
ANC gains W120 (Lenasia South Unaville) from the DA in JHB ANC 45% (40% PR) DA 26% (48% PR) Ind-Ndlovu 15% EFF 9% (6% PR) ACDP 2%. Turnout 24% (56%). ANC will be delighted with pickup. The DA were expected to lose here as there has been a big demographic shift in ward.
Patriotic Alliance takes Ward 68 off the DA. (Riverlea Pennyville) in Johannesburg PA 37% ANC 33% (41%) DA 14% (46%) EFF 10% (11%) ACDP 5% Turnout 37% (64%). Stunning upset. The PA has arrived. Remember PA left the ANC coalition in JHB a few days ago. Collapse for the DA in W 68.
Of all the DA’s losses in Gauteng, the one that will worry them the most is the big loss to the Patriotic Alliance in Ward 68 (Riverlea Pennyville) in Johannesburg. This could be a game-changer in JHB. Huge win for the Patriotic Alliance. Most important result in their history
Al-Jamah takes Ward 9 from the DA. (Lenasia 1, 3, 7, 13) in Johannesburg. Al-Jamah 31% (7% PR) Ind-Badal (Ex-DA cllr inward) 28% DA 22% (56% PR) ANC 14% (28% PR) EFF 3%. 25% (59% Poll). Big shock here. Al-Jamah win a ward. Big 2 parties here, esp. DA cut down to size.
Al-Jamah had a big day when the results were released after the 2019 elections, winning a seat in parliament and a seat in the WC Legislature. Their win in Ward 9 (Lenasia) in Johannesburg is a much more impressive feat than that.
ANC holds Ward 23 (Wedela) in Merafong City in the West Rand. ANC 75% (67%) EFF 22% (19%) F4SD 3% Turnout 29% (48%). Very encouraging for the ANC on the road to 2021.
ANC holds Ward 11 (Kagiso) in Mogale City in the West Rand in Gauteng. ANC 66% (73%) EFF 26% (15%) DA 7% (10%) IFP 1% Turnout 33% (64%). EFF made good gains. With this hold ANC/IFP retain control of Mogale City
ANC holds Ward 6 (Lakeside De Deur) in Midvaal in Sedibeng in Gauteng. ANC 75% (75%) DA 14% (16%) EFF 11% (8%) Turnout 31% (63%). ANC solid in Lakeside De Deur
New Emfuleni (Vereeniging) Council Composition. ANC 51 (50) DA 21 (22) EFF 11 AIC 3 VF+ 2 COPE 1 PAC 1-Total 90
ANC takes W16 off DA. (Arcon Park Vereeniging) in Emfuleni in Sedibeng. ANC 49% (30%)DA 45% (58%) EFF 6% (8%). Turnout 34% (63%). Great win for ANC. Strange result. DA won ANC stronghold of Rus-Ter-Vaal but new informal settlement voters pushed ANC over the line in Arcon Park
ANC holds Ward 21 (Evaton Roshnee) in Emfuleni in Sedibeng in Gauteng ANC 63% (64%) EFF 37% (10%). DA (20% did not contest) Turnout 17% (55%). Only 7% turnout in Roshnee. Good growth for EFF.
ANC holds Ward 43 (Evaton Palm Springs) in in Emfuleni in Sedibeng in Gauteng. ANC 66% (78%) EFF 22% (11%) Ind-Zondi 7% AIC 5% Turnout 14% (53%). Shocking turnout.
South Africa By-Elections Results 2020- Savannanews