Poll day: The Great Stayaway: Only a few people have chosen who will govern South Africa’s municipalities
Fewer than 30% of South Africans made a decision on Monday, 1 November. That decision has seen the ANC’s support at local government level plummet to about 46%. This is the poorest showing the ruling party has ever seen.
The elections saw only 12 million — 46% — of the 26.2 million registered voters turn up at the polls, the lowest voter turnout since 1994. We’re sorry, only M&G subscribers have access to this article. But if our stories helped inform your decision at the polls, cast your vote for an informed public and join our subscriber community.
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