Market snapshot: Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC. Prices may have changed since this snapshot.

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Next Mayor of Buffalo City (East London)?

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Snapshot from Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

As of Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, the highest-priced outcome on Polymarket is Princess Faku at 71%.

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Princess Faku71%
Ncedo Kumbaca15%
Yomelela Tyali3.4%
Simphiwe Dzengwa2.9%
Nocawe Mafu1.8%

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Will Princess Faku be the next mayor of Buffalo City?

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Single-Platform Markets(8)

Market	Platform	Price
Will Princess Faku be the next mayor of Buffalo City?	Poly	71.0%
Will Ncedo Kumbaca be the next mayor of Buffalo City?	Poly	15.0%
Will Yomelela Tyali be the next mayor of Buffalo City?	Poly	3.4%
Will Simphiwe Dzengwa be the next mayor of Buffalo City?	Poly	2.9%
Will Nocawe Mafu be the next mayor of Buffalo City?	Poly	1.8%
Will Nqabayomzi Kwankwa be the next mayor of Buffalo City?	Poly	1.8%
Will Mkhululi Dlevu be the next mayor of Buffalo City?	Poly	0.7%
Will Bongiwe Sauli be the next mayor of Buffalo City?	Poly	0.5%

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PM $29.7K

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Source snapshot: Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

About This Event

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Buffalo City’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Buffalo City following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Buffalo City Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Event: Next Mayor of Buffalo City (East London)?
Source snapshot: Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Reported event volume (provider units): PM $29.7K
Coverage: 8 of 8 saved contracts included.
Prices are saved observations, not executable quotes. Listed close dates do not promise settlement or payout time.

Contract: Will Princess Faku be the next mayor of Buffalo City?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3698160; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-princess-faku-be-the-next-mayor-of-buffalo-city
Observed: Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Nov 5, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC
Reported volume: $20.7K
Outcome Yes: 71.0%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 29.0%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Buffalo City’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026.

This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Buffalo City following the 2026 South African municipal elections.

A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Buffalo City Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.

If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Contract: Will Yomelela Tyali be the next mayor of Buffalo City?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3698161; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-yomelela-tyali-be-the-next-mayor-of-buffalo-city
Observed: Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Nov 5, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC
Reported volume: $1.3K
Outcome Yes: 3.4%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 96.7%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Buffalo City’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026.

This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Buffalo City following the 2026 South African municipal elections.

A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Buffalo City Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.

If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Contract: Will Bongiwe Sauli be the next mayor of Buffalo City?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3698162; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-bongiwe-sauli-be-the-next-mayor-of-buffalo-city
Observed: Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Nov 5, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC
Reported volume: $1.7K
Outcome Yes: 0.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 99.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Buffalo City’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026.

This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Buffalo City following the 2026 South African municipal elections.

A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Buffalo City Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.

If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Contract: Will Ncedo Kumbaca be the next mayor of Buffalo City?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3698163; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-ncedo-kumbaca-be-the-next-mayor-of-buffalo-city
Observed: Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Nov 5, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC
Reported volume: $3.4K
Outcome Yes: 15.0%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 85.0%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Buffalo City’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026.

This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Buffalo City following the 2026 South African municipal elections.

A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Buffalo City Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.

If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Contract: Will Nocawe Mafu be the next mayor of Buffalo City?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3698164; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-nocawe-mafu-be-the-next-mayor-of-buffalo-city
Observed: Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Nov 5, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC
Reported volume: $1.1K
Outcome Yes: 1.8%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 98.2%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Buffalo City’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026.

This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Buffalo City following the 2026 South African municipal elections.

A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Buffalo City Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.

If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Contract: Will Mkhululi Dlevu be the next mayor of Buffalo City?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3698165; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-mkhululi-dlevu-be-the-next-mayor-of-buffalo-city
Observed: Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Nov 5, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC
Reported volume: $428.71
Outcome Yes: 0.7%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 99.4%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Buffalo City’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026.

This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Buffalo City following the 2026 South African municipal elections.

A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Buffalo City Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.

If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Contract: Will Nqabayomzi Kwankwa be the next mayor of Buffalo City?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3698166; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-nqabayomzi-kwankwa-be-the-next-mayor-of-buffalo-city
Observed: Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Nov 5, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC
Reported volume: $714.12
Outcome Yes: 1.8%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 98.2%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Buffalo City’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026.

This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Buffalo City following the 2026 South African municipal elections.

A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Buffalo City Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.

If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Contract: Will Simphiwe Dzengwa be the next mayor of Buffalo City?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3698167; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-simphiwe-dzengwa-be-the-next-mayor-of-buffalo-city
Observed: Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Nov 5, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC
Reported volume: $353.26
Outcome Yes: 2.9%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 97.0%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Buffalo City’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026.

This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Buffalo City following the 2026 South African municipal elections.

A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Buffalo City Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.

If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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