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'People have spoken': Ramaphosa reacts to outcome of local govt polls

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reacted to the outcome of local government elections, where the African National Congress (ANC) received its worst-ever vote share in municipal elections. The Electoral Commission reported the ANC secured 30.76 percent of the votes, marking a significant decline from previous performance levels.

Key points

• The African National Congress (ANC) received 30.76 percent of votes in municipal elections, its worst-ever performance.
• This result occurred in South Africa, where the ANC has historically dominated politics since the end of apartheid.

Context

The article reports on President Cyril Ramaphosa's reaction to the municipal election results, highlighting the ANC's decline in vote share. This is a key moment for South African politics following the end of apartheid.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the Electoral Commission's report stating the ANC's 30.76 percent vote share. No specific dates for the election, location of the commission, or Ramaphosa's exact reaction are provided in the source.

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