ANC support collapses in South Africa
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South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), is losing support across the country. Results were still being counted on Wednesday afternoon, but early signs show trouble for the ANC in both cities and rural areas.
The party's declining support comes as opposition groups, including ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance (DA), show growth.