After more than 12.3-million South African voters cast their ballots on Monday, the ANC walked away the biggest winner, managing to scoop control of 161 of the country's municipalities.

After more than 12.3-million South African voters cast their ballots on Monday, the ANC walked away the biggest winner, managing to scoop control of 161 of the country’s municipalities.

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5 November 2021

The country’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance managed to secure control of 13 municipalities. The Inkhata Freedom Party secured a majority in a total of 10 municipalities. IEC chairperson, Glen Mashinini says a total of 66 municipalities are deemed as hung councils.

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After more than 12.3-million South African voters cast their ballots on Monday, the ANC walked away the biggest winner, managing to scoop control of 161 of the country’s municipalities.

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