South Africa’s ANC ready for opposition in local councils after heavy losses
Country’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, says his party will not enter coalitions ‘at all costs’
Country’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, says his party will not enter coalitions ‘at all costs’
Opposition criticises new rules, which include a ban on the sale of alcohol
Democratic Alliance’s top two office holders quit, leading some to question party’s future
Residents in South African city reduce consumption amid fears supply will run out
Black voters in urban areas abandon governing party in unprecedented numbers
Polls show ruling party may lose control it has had in cities since democracy in 1994
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Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
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