Al Jama-ah is celebrating a breakthrough in the 2026 local government elections, securing 13 council seats across four provinces and more than 49,000 votes nationally. The party also recorded outright ward victories in Lenasia, Johannesburg, and Madibeng in the North West. This marks significant growth in its support base since the 2021 elections. 
The National Briefing
Al Jama-ah is celebrating a breakthrough in the 2026 local government elections, securing 13 council seats across four provinces and more than 49,000 votes nationally. The party also recorded outright ward victories in Lenasia, Johannesburg, and Madibeng in the North West. This marks significant growth in its support base since the 2021 elections. 
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