# South Africa’s ANC on track for new lows in local polls

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/south-africas-anc-on-track-for-new-lows-in-local-polls/
- Published: 2026-11-05T21:48:16+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T23:51:02+00:00
- Original publisher: Al Jazeera (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/5/south-africas-anc-on-track-for-new-lows-in-local-polls?traffic_source=rss
- Topics: Africa, Elections, Politics, World

## Key points

- ANC leads with about 32 percent as its support falls.
- Turnout rose to an estimated 54.5 percent.
- Major cities may require coalition negotiations.

## Summary

The ANC was leading South Africa’s municipal elections with about 32 percent of the vote, but its support had fallen sharply as counting passed 60 percent. The result could weaken its hold on major cities and offers an early indication of voter sentiment ahead of the 2029 general election.

The DA was second on 25 percent, while former president Jacob Zuma’s MK party had 8.5 percent, below expectations from opinion polls. Turnout was estimated at 54.5 percent, up from 46 percent in 2021. CSIR projections put the DA ahead in Johannesburg and Cape Town, while MK was forecast to receive 32 percent in Durban; uncertain majorities could lead to complex coalition talks.

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