The DA secured the highest share of votes in three of the four Springs wards, while the ANC emerged as the leading party in Ward 74 as the counting of votes reached 100%.

In Ward 74, the ANC received 29.87% of the vote, followed by the DA at 21.38% and ActionSA at 15.11%.

DA-led wards:

Ward 72:

• DA – 37.94%
• Action SA – 20.55%
• ANC – 19.57%

Ward 75

• DA – 51.36%
• ANC – 13.34%
• VF Plus – 12.78%

Ward 76

• DA – 51.74%
• VF Plus – 15.44%
• Action SA – 13.59%

Compared with the IEC website results for the 2021 Local Government Elections, DA support in Ward 72 fell from 40.73% to 37.94%, down 2.79 percentage points.

The ANC recorded a larger drop, falling from 32.85% to 19.67%. ActionSA now occupies second place with 20.55%. The ANC retained its lead in Ward 74 despite a decline in its vote share.

The ANC went from 44.31% in 2021 to 29.87% in 2026. The DA also fell from 25.69% to 21.38%. ActionSA is now among the top three parties with 15.11%.

Unlike the other wards, the DA increased its share from 45.81% to 51.36% in Ward 75. The ANC’s share fell from 27.32% to 13.34%, while the VF Plus increased from 10.36% to 12.78%.

The DA also remains ahead in Ward 76, but its share declined from 59.39% to 51.74%. The VF Plus increased from 11.47% to 15.44%
On Election Day, the Springs Advertiser visited voting stations such as the Springs Civic Centre and Olympia Park.

Among the registered voters were community members from areas such as Dal Fouche, Springs Central, Springs Extension, Strubenvale and other surrounding areas.

Registered voters used the day to raise issues they want addressed in their community. Tsholofelo Jiyane was also among the first-time voters.

“I feel empowered that I can help produce change in my community. I hope for better infrastructure with the parties that I have voted for,” Jiyane said.

Springs Extension resident, Chandre Albrecht, said she cast her vote to see change and improvement in her area.

“We need better roads, working robots, and improved safety – we don’t want to be scared to go to the mall,” she said.

Michelle Habig added that the main issues influencing her voting decision are service delivery and safety.

“We want a safer and cleaner community. We also need to hold our leaders accountable because they need to deliver on all the promises they make during campaigns. If they want to keep the public’s trust, they need to show up,” Habig said.

Dal Fouchè resident, Samuel Odendaal (52), said he hopes to see more employment opportunities.

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