The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has not yet officially announced all the results in the Local Government Elections held yesterday (November 4), as the counting continues.

However, the results for Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality are in, and it appears that the African National Congress (ANC) has suffered a major setback in Estcourt.

According to results posted by Mayor Mduduzi Myeza today, the ANC has lost all the wards it previously held and failed to win any of the 24 wards in the municipality.

The ANC previously held Ward 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20 and 24.

IFP dominates ward results

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) emerged as the biggest winner, securing 16 of the municipality’s 24 wards.

The IFP won Ward 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23.

The MK Party (MKP) secured four wards, namely 2, 5, 9 and 24, while the Democratic Alliance (DA) won Ward 10, 11 and 17.

An independent candidate won Ward 14.

ANC fails to secure a single ward

The results represent a significant change in the political landscape of Inkosi Langalibalele, with the ANC failing to retain any of the wards it previously controlled.

IFP set to take control

With the IFP winning 16 of the 24 wards, the results indicate a return to control in Inkosi Langalibalele.

Ward results:

• Ward 01 – IFP
• Ward 02 – MKP
• Ward 03 – IFP
• Ward 04 – IFP
• Ward 05 – MKP
• Ward 06 – IFP
• Ward 07 – IFP
• Ward 08 – IFP
• Ward 09 – MKP
• Ward 10 – DA
• Ward 11 – DA
• Ward 12 – IFP
• Ward 13 – IFP
• Ward 14 – Independent
• Ward 15 – IFP
• Ward 16 – IFP
• Ward 17 – DA
• Ward 18 – IFP
• Ward 19 – IFP
• Ward 20 – IFP
• Ward 21 – IFP
• Ward 22 – IFP
• Ward 23 – IFP
• Ward 24 – MKP

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