South Africa's ANC achieves its lowest result in the history of local elections
“South Africa’s ANC suffers worst-ever local elections result”
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The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's historic party, won 30% of the vote in the recent local elections. This percentage constitutes the worst electoral result recorded by the political formation in its history.
The party, which has led South African politics since the end of the apartheid regime in 1994, faces notable institutional and electoral erosion.
Political analysts point out that this setback reflects public discontent with public administration and the current economic situation in various regions of the country.
News coverage continues to focus on the implications this result will have for future alliances and national political stability.
- The ANC obtained 30% of the vote in the local elections.
- It is the worst electoral result in the party's history.
- The ANC was led in the past by Nelson Mandela.
- The local elections were held in November 2026.
Corroborates: South Africa’s ANC suffers worst-ever local elections result