South Africa ANC headed to 32% election low
The gist
South Africa's ruling ANC is on about 32% with most municipal votes counted, its worst result ever.
The showing weakens the party before 2029 and points to city coalition fights.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026Special voting took place at Durban City Hall ahead of the municipal elections.
- Nov 4, 2026South Africa voted in municipal elections dominated by concerns over failing water and power supplies.
- Nov 5, 2026 04:12 GMTWith around 12% of votes counted, the ANC had about 32% and the DA 30%.
Key terms
- ANC
- A South African political party that began as an anti-apartheid liberation movement and has governed the country since 1994.
- municipal vote
- An election in which voters choose the councils that govern local districts, metropolitan areas and municipalities.
- coalition
- A government formed by two or more political parties sharing executive power, usually when no party wins a majority.
Source: Wikipedia