In South Africa, the announced downfall of the ANC, losing ground in the country's major cities

The African National Congress (ANC) faces a challenging municipal election in South Africa, with expectations of its worst performance yet. Despite remaining the leading party, its decline over the past decade raises concerns about its future. President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed shock at the poor conditions in Bloemfontein, highlighting issues like waste and infrastructure failures. Public frustration is growing over the ANC's management of local areas, especially where it has lost its absolute majority, often relying on unstable coalitions to maintain power.