From water outages to sewage spills and uncollected refuse, Mangaung residents continue to grapple with failing service delivery.

Naomi Kobbie is heading to Mbombela. From the Lowveld’s natural beauty to the everyday realities facing residents, we’re asking what makes the city special and what people want from their local government.

For residents in Ditsobotla Local Municipality voting will be about choosing the best political party to rid them of their service delivery issues. 

The Voting Booth, eNCA’s special elections programme, unpacks the findings of the eNCA–MarkData survey, conducted across six of South Africa’s metropolitan municipalities, offering a snapshot of voter sentiment ahead of the Local Government Elections on Wednesday, 4 November.

The full relevant results for the eNCA Markdata 2026 election poll for Johannesburg are as follows