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South Africa's ANC slumps to worst-ever election result

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Briefings

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) suffered its worst-ever election result in municipal elections, securing 30.76% of votes. This outcome, confirmed by the Electoral Commission, forced the country into coalition negotiations for governance in major cities. The data reflects a significant political shift in South African politics.

Key points

• The African National Congress (ANC) received 30.76% of votes in municipal elections, marking its worst-ever performance.
• No single party won an outright majority in many municipalities, necessitating coalition negotiations for governance.

Context

The African National Congress has dominated South African politics since the end of apartheid. This election result set the stage for fraught coalition negotiations to govern several major cities.

Limitations

Data reflects Sunday's municipal election results. Coverage is limited to the specific ANC vote percentage and lack of other party data.

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