# Why South Africa’s local elections matter

https://mins.news/en/item/127350

- DW, 2026-11-03 15:06 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/why-south-africa-s-local-elections-matter/a-79842695?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> South Africans vote Wednesday for new municipal leaders amid water shortages, poor local services and questions about whether the African National Congress (ANC) will lose further support. Some residents say their frustration has made them unwilling to vote, while others hope voting can push parties to address local problems.

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