Electoral Commission of South Africa: official election results
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) runs national, provincial and municipal elections and publishes official results, turnout and voter registration figures on its results portal, including live results on election night and by-election results.
What it publishes
- National and provincial election results by party, province and voting district.
- Municipal and by-election results.
- Voter registration statistics and turnout.
- Seat allocation for the National Assembly and provincial legislatures.
Key datasets
- IEC results portal
Dashboards for national, provincial, municipal and by-election results. On 13 October 2026 it showed the 24 June 2026 by-election as the latest result.
- IEC main website
Election timetables, registration information and reports.
APIs and downloads
- Results dashboardsInteractive maps and tables with export options.
When it publishes
Results are published as counted on election night and declared by the Commission once final.
How to use it to check a claim
- Distinguish the national ballot from the regional and provincial ballots used in 2024.
- Use seats for claims about Parliament and vote shares for claims about support.
Common mistakes
- Live results on election night are provisional until the Commission declares them.
Where are official South African election results?
On the IEC's results portal at results.elections.org.za.
Questions answered using this source
Links checked 14 October 2026. This page describes what the source publishes and gives no verdict on any claim.