Nelson Mandela Bay residents were divided about the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) leap ahead of the African National Congress (ANC) in early local government election results on Thursday. Initial indications were that the DA was in the lead with 55.89%‚ followed by the ANC (36.7%) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (4.27%).“I am really pleased that they are leading. I can only hope that as they day goes by it will only get better‚” said Christo Leppan‚ 33‚ who was rushing to a job interview in Port Elizabthe‚ CV in hand. He had voted for the DA‚ he said.The internet is going absolutely bonkers with #IfDAWinsAs the results of yesterday's municipal elections continue to develop, Twitter users have created a hashtag poking fun at the Democratic Alliance. “I’m currently unemployed and I just want there to be jobs for our people. I need a job. I hope that with the vote I cast yesterday. Change is on the way.Nomaphelo Santi‚ 22‚ of Zwide was less upbeat.“I’m not so happy about the results so far. I’m ANC and my family is ANC. I just hope that as the day goes by these results are going to change‚” Santi said.“But in any case‚ I can only hope that the party that wins give us free tertiary education and jobs for graduates. That is what we need right now.” How did your ward/city vote? Click here for the #ElectionResults:http://bit.ly/2apwZKU Eric Hanana‚ 41‚ laughed when given the latest update.“These results that are out so far don’t mean much. As the day goes by things could change. The DA has won over particular areas‚ but the areas which are situated in the locations are still being counted. These areas belong to the ANC‚ Hanana said.“I voted for the ANC: People who fought for our freedom. Therefore I believe that in the end the ANC will lead what is rightfully theirs – its people. The day has only just begun‚ let us wait and see.”ELECTION RESULTS LIVE: Julius Malema may hold Joburg's future in his handsAll the latest news, analysis and results from the 2016 local government elections as it happens. Refresh your browser for the latest updates... Nomaphelo Ncula‚ 37‚ of Kwazakhele became emotional when talking about the results.“This doesn’t make me happy at all. I voted for the ANC and I am now starting to panic because I want to be led by the ANC‚” she said.“At the moment I need a house. I am getting older and I don’t have a house. I’ve been depending on the ANC to deliver it to me‚ hence I voted for it yesterday. But we can only hope for the best‚ let the day end then we can start being emotional.”- TMG Digital/The Herald..