JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — As the LGE 2026 results continue to be tallied at the national Results Operation Centre, the United African Transformation (UAT) has expressed strong satisfaction with its debut performance in the municipal polls.
The atmosphere inside the results centre has notably shifted from the intensity of the campaign trail to one of camaraderie. Political rivals who spent months vying for votes are now seen interacting amicably, sharing laughs, and building relationships following the conclusion of the voting period.
Amidst this collaborative environment, the National Chairperson of UAT reflected on the party’s initial showing. Formed in 2022, UAT is participating in its first-ever local government elections. Despite being a newcomer to the municipal sphere, the party’s leadership remains highly optimistic about the figures appearing on the results board.
Speaking on the floor of the results centre, the National Chairperson of UAT confirmed that the party is happy with how the outcomes are unfolding. While every political party contests elections aiming for maximum success, the UAT leadership is particularly pleased with their current footprint.
According to the National Chairperson, UAT has successfully secured a total of nine seats so far. The party’s strongest showing is in Limpopo, where they have captured five seats. Additionally, they have won two seats in the North West province, alongside securing two other seats in separate municipalities.
Rather than being surprised by the results, the UAT leadership has fully embraced their performance. As a newly formed political entity making its mark in local government, the party views this initial nine-seat achievement as a solid and welcome foundation for their future in municipal politics.
