# South Africa’s ANC faces voter backlash

https://mins.news/en/item/27196

- DW, 2026-08-20 11:02 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-s-anc-faces-voter-backlash/a-78430445?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Anti-migrant violence, economic stagnation and corruption allegations are weakening support for South Africa’s ruling African National Congress ahead of November’s local elections. Persistent unemployment, poverty, crime and deteriorating public services have fueled anger, creating opportunities for opposition parties and new coalition arrangements.

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