LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: MK support down as Zuma disappears from stump — new big poll
By Ferial HaffajeeSouth Africa
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A new Ipsos poll, released on Friday, 30 October, points to the three major stories of the election campaign surveys: the continued decline of the ANC, the growth of the DA (but not as high as it wants) and the growth of MK (but stunted by Jacob Zuma’s illness and shenanigans in the party).
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- 54 words · 1 min read
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- October 30, 2026
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- Ferial Haffajee
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- Daily Maverick