PoliticsANC Faces Significant Setback in Local Elections, Weakening Coalition Prospects
South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) has suffered a significant blow in the recent municipal elections, securing only 31 percent of the national vote and failing to win an outright majority in any major metro area. This outcome weakens the party's position in coalition talks to form city governments.
Al Jazeera English|November 8, 2026 