Party sources only
We only use what parties publish themselves, never news reports. Every point shows its page number, so you can check it.
Their promises. Straight from the source.
Like for like
Every party is covered on the same topics, in the same order. If a manifesto is silent on one, we say so.
No opinions
We say what a party promises, never whether we think it's realistic or a good idea.
Older documents are labelled
Where a party hasn't published a 2026 local manifesto, we use its latest document and say so clearly on every page.
Which parties
The parties with the most seats in the National Assembly after the 2024 election, in seat order. This is a historical reference, not a measure of current support.
Our sources
Parties are listed by seats won in the National Assembly in 2024, with national ballot votes deciding equal seat totals (FF Plus and ActionSA both won 6). Results from the Electoral Commission's 2024 figures.
| Party | 2024 seats | Document | Election |
|---|---|---|---|
| African National Congress | 159 | A Better Life for All | 2026 Local Government Elections |
| Democratic Alliance | 87 | Getting South Africa Working for All | 2026 Local Government Elections |
| uMkhonto weSizwe Party | 58 | The People's Mandate: Reclaiming Our Birth Right | 2024 National Electionsolder document |
| Economic Freedom Fighters | 39 | Victory or Death! | 2026 Local Government Elections |
| Inkatha Freedom Party | 17 | We Work For You | 2026 Local Government Elections |
| Patriotic Alliance | 9 | 2024 Turnaround Strategy | 2024 National Electionsolder document |
| Freedom Front Plus | 6 | It is our time | 2026 Local Government Elections |
| ActionSA | 6 | Let's Fix South Africa | 2026 Local Government Elections |
Party symbols
Names, emblems and colours belong to each party. We use initials and colours, not official emblems.