Municipal elections in South Africa: the ANC receives about 30% of the votes, its worst score, after 80% of the counting.

The African National Congress (ANC) faces its worst electoral outcome, securing around 30% of votes in municipal elections. This marks a continued decline since 2004, having fallen below an absolute majority in national elections in 2024. With 31.78% of votes counted, projections suggest a final score of 31.5%. The Democratic Alliance (DA), ANC's historical rival, has gained 24.22%, performing better than in 2021 but less than in 2016. The DA leads in several major cities, including Cape Town, where it claims a significant victory. Voter turnout was 54.45%, higher than during the pandemic but lower than in 2016.