South Africa Votes in Local Elections
South Africans head to the polls in municipal elections facing widespread anger over corruption and failing services. The vote threatens further losses for the ruling ANC and sets the stage for unsteady coalition governments across major cities.
South Africa votes in municipal elections on Wednesday, with voter anger over corruption and failing public services threatening to reduce the ruling party's support below 40%. The African National Congress dropped below 50% support for the first time in the 2021 municipal elections, according to recent polls. The outcome sets the stage for the 2029 national election and could influence the succession race before President Cyril Ramaphosa's term as party leader ends in 2027.
