ANC loses Nelson Mandela’s home ward of to ATM after candidate blunder

In a historic and symbolic blow, the African National Congress (ANC) has lost Ward 19 in the King Sabata Dalindyebo municipality—home to Nelson Mandela’s childhood village and resting place, Qunu. The loss occurred after the governing party failed to field a candidate in the local government elections, allowing the African Transformation Movement (ATM) to secure the seat.