ANC Set for Bruising Defeat in South African Local Elections

South Africa's ruling ANC is heading for a heavy defeat in local elections, falling to 31.8% of the national vote with over 80% of ballots counted — nearly 14 points below its 2021 result. The Democratic Alliance sits on 24.1% and Jacob Zuma's MK party on 9.3%, as coalition talks begin. Final results are due Sunday.