As the political dust settles, and reality dawns, things are getting much clearer for all those who participated in the 2026 local government elections. While others mourn their losses, several newcomers, such as ActionSA, South African Communist Party, and Umkhonto weSizwe have scored spectacular gains, in the North West. Action SA is now the forth largest party in the province, followed by SACP while MK Party secured the seventh position. SABC News reporter Lebogang Pebe compiled this report.

<p>As the political dust settles, and reality dawns, things are getting much clearer for all those who participated in the 2026 local government elections. While others mourn their losses, several newcomers, such as ActionSA, South African Communist Party, and Umkhonto weSizwe have scored spectacular gains, in the North West. Action SA is now the forth largest party in the province, followed by SACP while MK Party secured the seventh position. SABC News reporter Lebogang Pebe compiled this report.</p>

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