Jacob Zuma

Former president of South Africa, leader of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party)

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

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ANC loses its outright majorities in South Africa's metros

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His party placed third nationally and gained ground in KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa's governing African National Congress won about 31% of the vote in this week's municipal elections, with 99% of ballots counted. That is the party's weakest local government result since 1994, down from 45.6% in 2021 and 64.9% in 2006.

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