eNCA to Broadcast MarkData Metro Poll Results
The results from a new survey covering South Africa's six largest metropolitan areas will be aired on 25 October 2026.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Elections
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eNCA will broadcast political polling results for Tshwane and eThekwini on 25 October 2026. The findings are based on a survey of 1,000 registered voters in each of the nation's six largest metros.
Why it matters
These results provide insight into voter sentiment across major urban centres, including the administrative capital Pretoria and the economic hub Durban. The poll suggests potential surprises in the political landscape of Tshwane and eThekwini.
The study calculates results based on an expected voter turnout of 48.8 percent. It includes 1,000 registered voters for each of the six largest metros surveyed.
The players
eNCA
eNCA is a prominent South African television news channel that provides coverage of national and local political affairs.
MarkData
MarkData is a research firm that conducts polling and statistical analysis regarding South African public opinion and electoral trends.
The details
The survey aims to capture current political trends across South Africa's most significant urban populations. Analysts anticipate that the data will highlight unexpected developments in key regions.
Timeline
25 October 2026: Poll results broadcast on DStv Channel 403.
Political Context
This poll offers a critical preview of voter sentiment as the country navigates the 2026 South African local government election cycle. It highlights how urban-focused political strategies are being tested against fluctuating turnout projections.
The broadcast provides citizens with updated data to help understand how political shifts may influence local governance and public service delivery. Voters in Tshwane and eThekwini can use these findings to contextualise the political platforms currently active in their areas.
The takeaway
Understanding how voter turnout expectations correlate with polling data helps observers better interpret the stability of municipal leadership. Viewers should compare these televised results with official election projections to track political shifts throughout the region.
Further reading
For more analysis on current voting trends, visit the Elections section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ENCAnews.
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