ANC dominance challenged

The African National Congress (ANC) fell to 30.76 percent in South Africa’s municipal elections, its lowest share in history, down from 45.59 percent in the 2021 elections. The Democratic Alliance came second with 24.64 percent, followed by the uMkhonto we Sizwe Party with 9.76 percent. The decline is attributed to voter frustration over corruption, poor administration and deteriorating electricity and water services, as well as unemployment, crime and party defections. The results threaten the ANC’s dominance and its ability to govern municipalities alone, forcing parties to negotiate coalition agreements, including in Johannesburg. The ANC, however, says the results give it an opportunity to renew its ranks and do not mean it is disappearing from the political scene.

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