South Africans vote in local elections that could continue decline of ANC
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
South Africans began voting in local elections that will determine leadership in the country’s major cities and councils. The results will test support for the African National Congress, which has lost ground over the past decade, amid public frustration with local services.Key Facts
- The elections will decide leaders for eight major city municipalities, 44 district councils and 205 local councils.
- Johannesburg is a key battleground in the elections.
- The city has faced problems with water, electricity and other public services.
- Johannesburg has had five mayors in four years since the previous local elections.
- The city is governed by a fragile coalition led by the African National Congress.
- The Democratic Alliance, South Africa’s second-largest party, is seeking to win control of Johannesburg.
- The Democratic Alliance has nominated former national leader Helen Zille, 75, as its mayoral candidate.
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