ANC braces for election that could break its grip on South Africa
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South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) faces municipal elections under severe pressure. The party is managing difficult campaigns and internal divisions while rival parties gain ground.
Polls suggest ANC support could fall to the mid-30s. That result would weaken the party's hold on local government and reshape coalition politics across the country.