Disruptions to Basic Services Loom over South Africa's Local Polls
Analysts say the ANC could fall to 30% support as 136,760 candidates compete and coalition-run municipalities become more likely.
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Disruptions to basic services loom over South Africa's local polls
As voters in Johannesburg ready for Wednesday’s local elections, basic services are top of their concerns. South Africa’s economic capital and largest city, Johannesburg has seen nearly two weeks of disruption to its water supply, with severe outages and low pressure in parts of the city.
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Disruptions to basic services loom over South Africa's local polls » Africa Global Village
Authorities said Monday they were working to restore reliable water supplies to South Africa’s main city Johannesburg after nearly two weeks of disruption that has become a major issue ahead of local elections. Taps have been dry for at least 10 days in parts of the city, the mayor acknowledged, responding to public frustration that has sparked several protests ahead…
29 million South Africans are called to the polls for the municipal elections, this Wednesday, November 4, 2026. With crime and unemployment, problems of access to basic services come at the top of the population's concerns.
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