AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection Results: With about 72% of votes counted, the ANC led nationally at roughly 32%, ahead of the DA at about 25%, in a historic slide from its 2021 result. The DA led in Gauteng and the Western Cape, while the MK Party was ahead in KwaZulu-Natal, including eThekwini. Coalition Talks: Hung councils loom in major metros. DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis says the party has contacted other parties, with formal talks expected to begin in the coming days; MK says any coalition deal must align with its policies. IEC Warning: The commission urged parties and the public not to circulate unverified results, saying the count, checks and objections process is continuing before an official declaration. Voter Disengagement: Analysts say unemployment and distrust in political parties are keeping many young South Africans away from the polls, amid widespread frustration over poor services.
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