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ANC Support Crumbles in Newest Election Polls

Long-form15:18News & PoliticsPublished Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM · 4d ago
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Donate: https://stub.africa/@accolonn Is the ANC losing its grip on South Africa? New local government election polling suggests that the African National Congress could be facing a major political setback, while the Democratic Alliance is gaining ground in key metropolitan areas. In this video, we break down the latest polling figures for Johannesburg, Cape Town, Ekurhuleni and Nelson Mandela Bay, examining what the numbers could mean for the ANC, the DA, the EFF, the MK Party and South Africa's future political landscape. WHAT THE LATEST POLLS REVEAL 📊 Johannesburg: The DA leads with 35% in the polling discussed, while the ANC sits at 21.8%. We examine the potential coalition combinations and why the ANC, EFF and MK Party may struggle to secure a governing majority if these figures hold. 🏙️ Cape Town: The DA maintains a strong lead at 52.6%, while the Patriotic Alliance, EFF and MK Party compete for support. Could the results also signal challenges ahead for the DA in the Western Cape? 🗳️ Ekurhuleni: The ANC faces a serious challenge from the DA, with smaller parties potentially playing a decisive role in determining who governs the metro. 📍 Nelson Mandela Bay: The ANC and DA are closely matched, highlighting just how competitive local government politics has become. We also explore why the 2024 national and provincial elections may have changed South African voters' perceptions of political uncertainty, how the Government of National Unity has influenced political expectations, and whether voters are becoming more willing to consider alternatives to the ANC. COULD THE ANC FALL BELOW 30%? The video examines whether current polling trends could point towards the ANC receiving less than 30% of the national vote in a future election. We consider the potential implications for coalition government, the DA's national prospects, and the combined electoral strength of the ANC, EFF and MK Party. These are polling figures and political projections, not confirmed future election results. Local metro polling does not automatically predict the outcome of a national election, and voter support can change before election day. Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/stephanzas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stephanza X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/GamingGrifter
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