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How did Durban South perform at the polls?

Take a closer look at how residents from the Durban South voted in the different wards in the recent elections.

Following the conclusion of the Local Government Elections here is a closer look at how residents voted at this year’s election.

Also read: Elections 2026: Results of Local Government Elections confirmed

Voter turnout and results

In Ward 64, there are 18 723 registered voters and only 50.3% of those voters showed up to cast their votes. 

Top performing party in Ward 64:

  • DA– 5660 votes 
  • MKP– 2007 votes
  • ANC– 640 votes

In Ward 66, there are 18 908 registered voters and of this 52.2% of voters cast their ballots. 

Top performing party in Ward 66:

  • DA– 6704 votes
  • VF Plus– 1618 votes
  • MKP– 555 votes 

In Ward 68, there are 21 089 registered voters, and they had a voter turnout of 57.6% 

Top performing party in Ward 68:

  • DA– 3522 votes
  • PA– 3462 votes
  • IFP– 2052 votes

In eThekwini Municipality, more than one million South Africans cast their votes. The municipality has 2.03 million registered voters and had a turnout of 50.7%. 

Top performing party in the municipality:

  • MKP– 387 138 votes and 86 council seats 
  • DA– 250 237 votes and 57 council seats 
  • ANC– 167 879 votes and 37 council seats 

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