ANC election losses could weaken South Africa's anti-Israel stance
The ANC’s vote share fell to about 31% in municipal elections, and a former DA official says coalition partners could gradually push for a more pragmatic approach to Israel.
South Africa's municipal elections on November 4 resulted in significant losses for the African National Congress (ANC), with its support dropping to around 30.9% from 45.6% in 2021. The Democratic Alliance (DA) gained nearly 3% points, reaching 24.7%, while the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party gained approximately 9.8%. The unexpected results suggest that the ANC's declining dominance could make it harder for the party to maintain its anti-Israel stance without facing challenges from coalition partners.
The fragmented political landscape, with no single party securing a majority, could lead to a more pragmatic foreign policy that prioritizes economic and technological interests, such as water management and agriculture, over ideological considerations.
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