South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC), party of late President Nelson Mandela, suffers historic losses in local elections, winning 30.9% of votes with 99% of electoral districts counted

🗳 ANC remains largest party nationwide but loses nearly 15 percentage points compared with 2021 elections

◾ Party's support falls nearly 15 percentage points from 2021, reaching lowest level in local elections since 1994 democracy transition