ANC Faces Coalition Talks in Key South African Cities as Vote Count Nears Completion

Published 2026-11-07

The African National Congress (ANC), the party that dominated South African politics for decades, is expected to lose a significant amount of voter support in the latest elections. With about 90 percent of the votes counted, the party has won nearly 31 percent of the vote, according to reports.

The result means that no single party is likely to win a clear majority in several important cities. In these areas, parties will need to form coalitions, which are agreements between two or more parties to work together and run local government. Coalition talks can take time, and the final arrangements will depend on which parties agree to cooperate.

For many South Africans, the outcome shows a change in how the country votes. The ANC, which led the country after the end of apartheid in 1994, has faced growing criticism over issues such as unemployment, service delivery and corruption. Local governments are responsible for providing basic services like water, electricity and waste collection, so the results will affect the daily lives of people in these cities.

As the final count is completed, attention will turn to the negotiations between parties. Voters and observers will be watching to see which coalitions are formed and how they will handle the challenges facing South Africa's major cities.

Sources: Africanews

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