SA local elections unlikely to rock GNU stability, for now

5th November 2026

South Africa’s municipal election results show that the power of the African National Congress (ANC) has further diminished, giving the centre-right Democratic Alliance (DA) greater power to push for market-friendly policies. This should support market confidence in the near-term. But next year’s ANC leadership serves as a significant flashpoint for political stability and policy direction.

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