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A reckoning for South Africa's rulers

4 November 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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4 November 2026

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regulatory

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South Africa

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South Africa's local elections are expected to deliver the African National Congress (ANC) its worst performance ever, polling at just 32%, down from 46% in 2021 and 65% in 2006.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a political landscape in South Africa where electoral loyalties are breaking down fast. Local businesses and startups should prepare for shifting policies as new power brokers emerge post-elections.

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