https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-africa-s-local-elections-could-continue-the-decline-of-the-once-mighty-ancContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-africa-s-local-elections-could-continue-the-decline-of-the-once-mighty-anchttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-africa-s-local-elections-could-continue-the-decline-of-the-once-mighty-anc#u184793Sat, 07 Nov 2026 23:21:23 +0000South Africans voted in local elections that could continue the decline of the once-mighty African National Congress (ANC) party. The ANC, which led the country out of white minority rule, has seen declining support over the last decade due to municipal failures and poor services. The party narrowly leads the Democratic Alliance (DA) in early election results. Voters expressed anger over service delivery and governance issues.Why it mattersThe local elections are seen as a test for the ANC's popularity and ability to govern at the local level. The party has been struggling with internal c