The African National Congress (ANC) secured first place in South Africa’s local elections, but the party recorded its lowest-ever vote share in the process, according to final results released on Saturday.
The outcome marks a significant historical low for the ruling party, which has dominated South African politics since the end of apartheid. While the ANC maintained its position as the leading party in the local polls, the final figures confirmed a severe erosion of its traditional support base.
The results highlight a continuing trend of declining electoral performance for the ANC, which has faced increasing pressure from opposition parties and internal challenges in recent years. This latest setback underscores the shifting political landscape in the country's local government elections.
As the final counts were tallied, the data revealed the extent of the ANC's electoral decline, cementing the result as its worst performance in the history of its participation in such polls.
<small>Source: Africanews — read the original story there.</small>
