https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-africa-s-anc-facing-worst-ever-performance-in-local-electionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-africa-s-anc-facing-worst-ever-performance-in-local-electionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-africa-s-anc-facing-worst-ever-performance-in-local-elections#u200402Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:15:28 +0000South Africa's ruling African National Congress has recorded its worst-ever electoral performance in municipal elections, capturing slightly over 30 percent of the vote as the count entered its final stretch with 80 percent of ballots tallied. The once-dominant party that previously commanded nearly 70 percent of the national vote now struggles to maintain a third of support. As control of key metropolitan areas slips away, the party faces a complex coalition scramble. President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the verdict must be respected, while the party secretary-general described the outc