Local elections in South Africa: The ANC signs the worst election result in its history While more than 95% of the ballots in the local elections held on Wednesday, November 4 in South Africa were counted, the ruling party received barely more than 30% of the votes, according to the electoral commission. A clear decrease compared to the previous elections that reflects the disappointment and frustration of the voters in the face of the lack of basic services and the widespread corruption at the local level in the country. read more