DA steadily cementing lead in the Western Cape, flanked by ANC and PA

CAPE TOWN – In the Western Cape, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is still streaking ahead, with the African National Congress (ANC) in second, and the Patriotic Alliance (PA) in third.

Votes are being counted at a steady pace, and the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) seems to be making good headway.

The DA continues to cement their lead in the province, with just over 50% of the votes so far. The ANC is in second with slightly more than 20%, and in third the PA, who have taken about 11% of the votes in the province.

The dashboard shows the IEC has now captured the votes of about 600 of the province's 1,572 voting districts, with voter turnout now at almost 60%.

Earlier, IEC provincial head Michael Hendrickse said officials were aiming to capture half of the votes in the province by midnight on Thursday. 

So far, just over 38% has been captured.