A number of political parties have stepped into the limelight following the 2026 Local Goverment Elections. While the final, official results are scheduled to be announced by the IEC on Sunday evening (8 November), the star performers of the polls are clear.  While some come as no surprise, such as the DA and arguably ActionSA and the Mkhonto weSizwe Party, others like the South African Communist Party and Patriotic Alliance have blindsided commentators. Senior Political Journalist Busi Bopela reports.

<p>A number of political parties have stepped into the limelight following the 2026 Local Goverment Elections. While the final, official results are scheduled to be announced by the IEC on Sunday evening (8 November), the star performers of the polls are clear. &nbsp;While some come as no surprise, such as the DA and arguably ActionSA and the Mkhonto weSizwe Party, others like the South African Communist Party and Patriotic Alliance have blindsided commentators. Senior Political Journalist Busi Bopela reports.</p>

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