Event Brief
Ipsos poll shows ANC–DA dead heat in key metros
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 04, 2026 at 1:08 AM ET
Summary: 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 04, 2026
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: The poll results were released ahead of the 4 November local elections.
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