South Africa’s ANC on track for new lows in local polls
Summary
Early results from South Africa’s municipal elections showed the African National Congress (ANC) at about 32 percent, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) at 25 percent and the uMkhonto weSizwe party at 8.5 percent. The results could weaken the ANC’s control of major cities and lead to coalition negotiations; final results are expected Sunday.Key Facts
- More than 60 percent of votes had been counted when the election commission reported the early figures.
- About 15.9 million of 29.2 million registered voters cast ballots, for estimated turnout of 54.5 percent, up from 46 percent in 2021.
- The ANC won 46 percent in the 2021 municipal elections and just over 40 percent in the 2024 national elections.
- The DA was leading in Johannesburg with a projected 34 percent, according to projections by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.
- The DA was projected to retain control of Cape Town with 56 percent, and its leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, declared victory.
- The uMkhonto weSizwe party was projected to receive 32 percent in Durban, below an outright majority.
- The results cover eight major metropolitan municipalities as well as district and local councils.
- Final results are expected on Sunday.
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