PoliticsSouth Africa’s ANC set for its worst-ever local election result

Near-final results put the African National Congress just above 30% in Wednesday’s municipal elections, its lowest-ever vote share, and show it losing its majority in six of eight metropolitan regions. Voters blame poor municipal services, including water and electricity shortages. The ANC now faces complex coalition talks at the local level.

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