ANC faces worst election result in South Africa
The party remained the largest by vote share in Wednesday’s local elections, but had about 30% with 99% of ballots counted, as support shifted among several parties.
The ANC recorded its worst election result, receiving about 30% of the vote with 99% of ballots counted, while remaining the largest party by total share. 1News
The Democratic Alliance was second on about 25%; the MK Party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, had around 10%. 1News
Service failures including water and electricity outages were among the key issues, while many major cities could have hung councils requiring coalition agreements. 1News