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South Africa· Cape TownSouth Africans vote in municipal elections amid service frustrations and ANC decline
South Africans are casting votes in municipal elections, marked by voter frustration over poor basic services and a noticeable decline in support for the long-ruling ANC party.
Background
South Africa has faced ongoing challenges with service delivery and high unemployment. The African National Congress (ANC), in power since 1994, has seen its support erode due to these issues and allegations of corruption, leading to increased political competition.
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South Africans vote amid frustration over services and ANC support decline
First report 20h agoLast update 5h agoThe ruling ANC faces declining popularity and is under pressure in the upcoming municipal elections, with this vote seen as a referendum on the party.
There is an increase in political killings during the municipal election period, with police investigating the motive behind the murder of an opposition party organizer.
Voters are angry about water shortages, unreliable electricity, and other failing municipal services, which are eroding support for the ANC.
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