# DA Fields Candidate in Every Ward | Johannesburg News

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Published: 2026-09-18T19:16:28+00:00
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The Democratic Alliance is making a bold move by fielding candidates in every single one of South Africa’s 4,485 wards — the only party to do so — while the EFF trails by just one ward. Both parties also contest all 257 municipalities, showcasing their national reach. The ANC runs in 211 municipalities, with the SACP close behind at 204. Over 136,000 candidates qualified for council seats, including more than 600 independents, after the IEC disqualified over 5,000 for failing nomination or deposit requirements. ActionSA took a unique approach to its proportional representation slate, listing just one candidate per list to reward top performers post-election. The process wasn’t without drama — over 500 candidates were nominated by multiple parties or as independents, and the ANC lost key candidates due to late electronic submissions, a decision upheld by the Electoral Court. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.businessday.co.za/news/2026-09-18-certified-this-party-has-a-candidate-in-all-4485-wards/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/23c63f1d6dbeed1b Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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