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ANC with “absolutely catastrophic result” in South African municipal elections

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Briefings

ANC's vote share dropped 15 percentage points in the 2026 municipal elections compared to 2021, remaining the most voted party despite losing ground. The party secured a majority only in Limpopo province and two major cities, while failing to maintain its 2021 majority across the country.

Key points

• ANC received 30.76% of the vote in 2026 municipal elections, a decrease of 15 percentage points from the 2021 results.
• The party secured a majority only in Limpopo province and two major cities, failing to maintain its 2021 majority nationwide.

Context

ANC's vote share dropped 15 percentage points in the 2026 municipal elections compared to 2021, remaining the most voted party despite losing ground. The party secured a majority only in Limpopo province and two major cities, while failing to maintain its 2021 majority across the country.

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Data covers only municipal elections in South Africa; no national or provincial breakdowns provided. Results are from a single snapshot without historical trend analysis or comparative data.

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