On Friday, partial results from South Africa's local elections revealed that the ruling African National Congress (ANC) was on track for its worst performance ever, securing only 32% of the vote after 80% of ballots had been counted.
The ANC has governed South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994 and has traditionally dominated local elections, often winning a majority of seats. The 32% share marks a sharp decline from the party’s historical performance.
These early figures are based on the votes that have been tallied so far. The remaining 20% of ballots will be counted before final results are announced.
While the partial results do not yet indicate the full outcome of the election, they suggest a significant shift in voter sentiment and a potential opening for opposition parties to gain ground.
Election officials will release the complete results once all votes have been counted, providing a definitive picture of the political landscape in South Africa’s local government.
<small>Source: Africanews — read the original story there.</small>
