Politics● Low14h ago · Nov 7, 2026, 6:07 PM
South Africa's ANC facing worst-ever performance in local elections
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from dw · germany · Sub-Saharan Africa
Near-final results show South Africa's once dominant ANC will see its lowest-ever vote percentage. The party is taking the blame for shoddy municipal services, including water and electricity shortages.
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