LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Four national polls show ANC decline, DA growth and MK drift
By Paul BerkowitzSouth Africa
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National polls are useful for checking the national pulse, but they blur the ANC’s decline across urban South Africa, particularly in Gauteng.
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- 22 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 20, 2026
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- Paul Berkowitz
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- Daily Maverick