South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) has had its worst result ever in local elections, according to Al Jazeera English. The outlet reported on 9 November 2026 that the party won only about 30% of the vote. It is not yet known whether that figure is final or partial, or which body released it. It is also not yet known how the result compares in detail with previous local elections. Results for other parties, turnout and any reaction from the ANC are not yet known. This brief will be updated as more verified information emerges.
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ANC had worst-ever local election result, with about 30% of vote, Al Jazeera English reports
Al Jazeera English says South Africa's governing party won only about 30% of the vote
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- Al Jazeera English reports the ANC had its worst local election result ever.
- The outlet says the ANC won only about 30% of the vote.
- Both claims come from a single report that has not been independently confirmed.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishSouth Africa’s ANC suffers worst-ever local elections result