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South Africa’s ANC suffers worst-ever local elections result

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Briefings

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) experienced its worst-ever local election performance, securing only 30% of the vote. This result occurred in 2026 during the final local elections, marking a significant decline from previous outcomes. The data indicates a sharp drop in voter support, with the party failing to maintain its historical majority in municipal councils. The findings highlight a critical shift in public sentiment regarding the ANC's governance and service delivery capabilities.

Key points

• The ANC secured 30% of the vote in the 2026 local elections, representing its worst-ever performance.
• This outcome occurred in South Africa's final local elections, marking a significant decline in voter support.

Context

The 2026 local elections in South Africa concluded with the ANC's lowest vote share since 2014. This result reflects ongoing challenges in the party's ability to deliver on service promises to urban communities.

Limitations

Data is limited to the 2026 local election results. No specific voter turnout figures or demographic breakdowns are provided in the source evidence.

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