About Contact

South Africa's Local Elections Highlight ANC's Struggles Amid Public Discontent

South Africa's Local Elections Highlight ANC's Struggles Amid Public Discontent

South Africans eager to vote as local elections put failing services in focus
South Africans eager to vote as local elections put failing services in focus

South Africans voted on Wednesday, November 4, in local elections. Nearly 30 million people were eligible to cast their ballots, with corruption, failing infrastructure and the deterioration of...

South Africa's ANC faces 'worst nightmare' as vote share tumbles
South Africa's ANC faces 'worst nightmare' as vote share tumbles

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 5 - South Africa's early municipal election results on Thursday showed the African National Congress with a sharply reduced vote share, set to weaken the long-dominant party's...

Voting ends in South Africa's hotly contested local elections
Voting ends in South Africa's hotly contested local elections

More than 29 million people registered to vote at some 23,700 polling stations nationwide

South Africans vote in local elections that could continue decline of ANC
South Africans vote in local elections that could continue decline of ANC

South Africans are voting in local elections that test the African National Congress party, or ANC, which has seen declining support over the last decade

ANC faces anger over poor services as South Africans vote in local elections
ANC faces anger over poor services as South Africans vote in local elections

Party expected to get less than a third of the vote amid frustration over water outages and power cutsThe African National Congress is on course for a bruising result in South Africa’s local...

ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa decline
ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa decline

As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.

South Africa votes as ANC faces further losses and coalition rule looms
South Africa votes as ANC faces further losses and coalition rule looms

The ANC’s support could fall below 40%, while the Democratic Alliance is projected to gain ground in Johannesburg

Coverage dates

First reported:

First saved on ClustZ:

Coverage updated:

We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze site traffic. By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies. See our Privacy Policy.