Death of the ANC: Party suffers worst municipal result since 1994 as support falls to 30.81 percent
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The ANC experienced its worst municipal election result since 1994. Support for the party fell to 30.81 percent in the 2026 local government elections. The party failed to secure an outright majority in any metro area. These results have led to new questions regarding the party leadership.
The ANC’s support has fallen to 30.81% in the 2026 local government elections, its worst municipal result since 1994, leaving it without an outright majority in any metro and facing renewed questions about its leadership.