Ramaphosa says ANC accepts election results with humility
Ramaphosa says ANC accepts election results with humility bombeleni_temp Mon, 11/09/2026 - 06:30 President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) official release of the results for the 2026 Local Government Elections. Lubabalo Lesolle/Gallo Images JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC accepts the outcome of the 2026 local government elections with humility, following a result that saw the party secure 30.76% of the vote. Although the ANC emerged as
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Ramaphosa says ANC accepts election results with humility bombeleni_temp Mon, 11/09/2026 - 06:30
President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) official release of the results for the 2026 Local Government Elections. Lubabalo Lesolle/Gallo Images
JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC accepts the outcome of the 2026 local government elections with humility, following a result that saw the party secure 30.76% of the vote.
Although the ANC emerged as the leading party nationally, it lost control of several key municipalities and metropolitan councils.
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“All we have to do is respect the will of the people,” Ramaphosa said.
He congratulated South Africans for participating in the elections and making their voices heard.
Ramaphosa said the outcome was a reminder that the authority to govern ultimately comes from the people.
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