Battle over another new tax for households in major city, and some areas so dangerous courier vehicles need armed escorts in South Africa

South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Election has been completed, revealing a significant shift across the major metros.The election outcome marked a complete shift in tone for many municipalities, with the ANC suffering significant losses across the board.Overall, the party has fallen by almost 15 percentage points in the national count since 2021, losing majorities and its leading position in all but two metros.