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South Africans vote as anger over failing services threatens ANC
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Fusion42 · 4 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Africans voted in municipal elections with the African National Congress expected to lose further support amid public anger over corruption, crime, and failing services. No party is likely to secure outright control of major metros, leading to coalition governments that may struggle to deliver basic services.
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You need to factor in growing political instability in South Africa’s major cities as coalition governments multiply and struggle with basic services. Prepare for a tougher operating environment where public dissatisfaction can slow projects and shift policy priorities.
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