Politics● Low2h ago · Nov 4, 2026, 10:13 AM
South Africans vote in local elections in test for ANC
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en] · Sub-Saharan Africa
Failing public services, corruption and high crime rates have led to growing frustration among South African voters. That could lead to further losses for the ANC.
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