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The story so far · 5 days, November 6 to 10, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 5 editions, from Pretoria, South Africa on November 6, 2026. Newest first.
The ANC has led since 1994.
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The ANC's share fell from 47.5% to 32.5%. MK entered at 9.9% and the DA rose to 22.9%.
Why it matters: It reshapes coalition politics in Africa's most industrial economy.
Sources: AllAfrica, BBC Swahili · See it on the globe
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.
Sources: RFI, France 24, Africanews · See it on the globe
The ANC won about 31 percent in local elections, its worst ever. The Democratic Alliance had about 25 percent. Coalition talks are starting.
Why it matters: Local coalitions will shape services across South Africa.
Sources: Africanews, DW, El País · See it on the globe
With 80 percent counted, the ANC is near 32 percent, about 14 points below 2021.
Why it matters: It signals a weakening of the party that ruled since apartheid ended.
Sources: The Guardian, Africanews · See it on the globe
Partial results showed South Africa's ANC on about 32% of the national vote. That is almost 14 points below 2021. It would be the party's worst result.
Why it matters: It signals shifting support in Africa's most industrialized economy.
Sources: The Guardian, Africanews · See it on the globe