The Gauteng elections: An analysis
The Gauteng province election results showed a significant shift away from the ANC, with the party losing 10.5 percentage points compared to the 2009 election. The results have implications for the ANC's future in the province and nationally.
Gauteng province was a key battleground in the recent South African election. The ANC lost 10.5 percentage points compared to the 2009 election, a larger drop than the national average. The ANC still rules in Gauteng with 53.59% of the vote, but the party was challenged by the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters. The DA won 30.2% of the vote, increasing its share by 9 percentage points, while the EFF polled 10.3%. Gauteng is South Africa's most populous province and economic hub, so the shift away from the ANC has national implications. The results suggest a further drift away from the ANC in the 2016 Municipal elections and raise the likelihood of coalition governments in key metros.
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