{
  "id": 12059674,
  "title": "Zuma’s MK party set to be eThekwini’s biggest party as ANC struggles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/zumas-mk-party-set-to-be-ethekwinis-biggest-party-as-anc-struggles",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T03:01:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/elections/zumas-mk-party-set-to-be-ethekwinis-biggest-party-anc-struggles/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As local government elections approach in eThekwini, Jacob Zuma's MK party seems poised to become the metro's leading political force, according to new voter polling. The ANC, which has historically enjoyed strong support in the city, appears to be struggling to maintain its voter base. The findings suggest a significant shift in voter sentiment, with the MK party leading the opposition parties in eThekwini. Former president Jacob Zuma's political movement has emerged as a major driver of this shift. However, political analysts view eThekwini as a crucial battleground ahead of the 4 November municipal elections. The ANC's challenge to regain its voter support adds to the growing anticipation of a major political realignment in the city. With campaigning in its final stages, the MK party aims to capitalize on its growing momentum to secure control of one of South Africa's most influential metros.",
  "summary": "There is a dramatic shift in voter sentiment in KwaZulu-Natal's (KZN) largest municipality.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jacob Zuma's MK party poised to become eThekwini's biggest party.",
    "ANC struggling to maintain voter base in historically strong city.",
    "eThekwini set as key battleground for upcoming municipal elections."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The MK party's likely lead in eThekwini marks a significant shift in voter sentiment, dealing a blow to the ANC's historical stronghold and potentially paving the way for a major political realignment.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}