https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-africa-local-elections-anc-under-pressure-to-reverse-declineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-africa-local-elections-anc-under-pressure-to-reverse-declinehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-africa-local-elections-anc-under-pressure-to-reverse-decline#u182129Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:56:17 +0000The African National Congress leads the count in South Africa's municipal elections after 21% of votes were tallied. Despite the lead, the ruling party faces significant pressure to reverse a decline in support. Voters report frustration with poor service delivery, and analysts view these polls as a critical test of the party's grip on power. The elections cover 257 municipal councils and serve as a measure of the party's current standing with the electorate.Why it mattersThese local elections function as a midterm reckoning for the ANC. Persistent failures in public services ha