ANC leads national vote count as 82% of districts complete counting, but hung councils loom large
South Africa’s governing ANC is heading for its worst-ever election result, with the party’s support slipping to just below a third of the national vote.
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- ANC faces bruising defeat in South African local elections with 80% of ballots counted.
- ANC on course for worst electoral showing yet.
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All 6 sources- TSThe South African (ZA)Center
ANC heading for WORST-ever election result as votes trickle in
- The GuardianTG
The GuardianLeftANC faces bruising defeat in South African local elections with 80% of ballots counted
- EWNEWNCenter
ANC leads national vote count as 82% of districts complete counting, but hung councils loom large
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ANC on course for worst electoral showing yet
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ANC faces worst-ever election result as support slumps
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