Julius Malema’s EFF surges to 27% in unexpected municipality, claims latest poll

A recent Ipsos poll regarding the upcoming 2026 local government elections has indicated a significant surge for the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.

According to the data, the EFF has reached 27% support in the region, positioning the party as a major contender alongside the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the African National Congress (ANC).

The poll results for Buffalo City are as follows:

DA: 33%

ANC: 29%

EFF: 27%

Political analysts suggest that these figures indicate a highly competitive landscape where potential coalition negotiations will be critical, as the ANC and EFF combined could potentially surpass the 50% threshold, while the DA remains a strong challenger depending on future political alliances.