Politics · Pretoria, South Africa · November 9, 2026

ANC posts worst-ever local election result

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Nov 9, 10:45 AM ET

South Africa's ANC won about 30% in local elections. It remains the largest party. Coalition talks begin.

Why it matters

Coalitions will run key cities.

Background

The ANC has led since 1994.

The story so far

1. Nov 6ANC heads for worst municipal result
2. Nov 7ANC heads for record low in local elections
3. Nov 8ANC suffers worst local election result
4. Nov 9ANC posts worst-ever local election result
5. Nov 10ANC posts worst-ever local election result

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Sources

• RFI ↗Nov 9, 10:45 AM ET
• France 24 ↗Nov 9, 4:54 PM ET
• Africanews ↗Nov 9, 1:07 PM ET

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