An Ipsos Pulse of the People omnibus poll finds a close contest between the ANC and DA in major South African metros. It shows Tshwane with DA 31% versus ANC 22%, Johannesburg with ANC 31% versus DA 27%, and eThekwini with MK Party at 55%. Local elections are set for 4 November.
WHO:Ipsos
WHAT:Ipsos released polling figures showing ANC and DA neck-and-neck in several South African metros, with MK surging in eThekwini.
WHEN:Sep 4, 2026
WHERE:South Africa
WHY:The poll results were released ahead of the 4 November local elections.
