MKP dominates in Umdoni Local Municipality
Coalition talks are underway as it only secured 40.01% of votes.
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) gained enormous support and secured the most votes in Umdoni for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
According to IEC results, MKP earned 40.01% of valid votes in Umdoni, a total of 37 990 votes. The ANC followed with 24.38% (23 148 votes), and the DA with 17.34% (16 468 votes).
In terms of seats at Umdoni Local Municipality, the MKP has 15, ANC nine, DA seven, IFP four, EFF one and ALJAMA one.
The MKP was also the leading party in Ray Nkonyeni and Umuziwabantu municipalities.
On Election Day in Scottburgh and surrounding areas, Scottburgh Saps, the Scottburgh Community Policing Forum, the Department of Community Safety and Liaison, Umdoni Traffic Department and others patrolled and were stationed at voting stations to ensure safe and fair voting.
No complaints were received for these local areas during this time.
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