ActionSA leads in Ward 45 as IFP takes early lead in Ward 40
Preliminary results show different parties leading in two Soweto wards as vote counting continues, while Ward 22 is still awaiting results.
The 2026 Local Government Elections results are coming in across Soweto, with different political parties hoping to secure ward councillor seats as votes continue to be counted.
In Ward 45, covering Meadowlands and Dobsonville, ActionSA’s Siyabulela Msele is leading with 643 votes, followed by the African National Congress (ANC) Ayanda Bacela with 422 votes.
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The current standings are:
- Siyabulela Msele (ActionSA): 643 votes
- Ayanda Bacela (ANC): 422 votes
- Jabulani Victor Khambule (DA): 198 votes
- Lucky Molef (uMkhonto weSizwe Party): 95 votes
- Pearl Moemise-Mohoje (EFF): 70 votes
In Ward 40, covering Meadowlands and parts of Orlando, the Inkatha Freedom Party’s (IFP) Thulani Pheneas is leading with 1 536 votes, followed by uMkhonto weSizwe Party candidate Celokuhle Nkosi with 1 231 votes.
The current standings are:
- Thulani Pheneas (IFP): 1 536 votes
- Celokuhle Nkosi (uMkhonto weSizwe Party): 1 231 votes
- Tumelo Joseph Modiba (ANC): 149 votes
- Ngenisile Esther Madonsela (DA): 108 votes
- Lefa David Setsubi (ActionSA): 75 votes
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Meanwhile, votes in Ward 22 in Pimville are still being counted. ActionSA’s 22-year-old candidate, Kgalema Maleke, is among those contesting the ward.
The final results of the 2026 Local Government Elections are expected to be announced on November 8.
