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ANC Suffers Historic Losses in South Africa's Local Elections

With nearly all votes counted, the ANC has won roughly a third of the national vote, leaving the once dominant party facing difficult coalition talks.

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Key moments · 9

South Africans vote amid anger over failing services

BBC News ↗

ANC reaches about 32 percent as counting advances

Al Jazeera ↗

Major city results reveal steep losses for ANC

Il Post ↗

ANC projected to remain largest ahead of Democratic Alliance

Le Monde ↗

Count reaches 99 percent with ANC at 31 percent

Al Jazeera ↗

Difficult coalition talks expected after historic electoral defeat

DIE ZEIT | Nachrichten, News, Hintergründe und Debatten ↗

Al Jazeera reports ANC won just 30 percent

Al Jazeera ↗

ANC defeat signals move to a fragmented political system

Al Jazeera ↗

Coalition talks loom after ANC wins 30 percent

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