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This report provides a comprehensive overview of the latest polling data from the Social Research Foundation (SRF)* and The Common Sense, with a specific focus on the November 2026 local government elections. It includes the macro political position, data on the key metros, the favourability rankings of key politicians, whom voters want to succeed President Cyril Ramaphosa, public perceptions of March and March and AfriForum, public sentiment on whether communities are taking over the duties from the state, public perceptions of the Government of National Unity (GNU), support for the African National Congress (ANC)…
Political Parties: The African National Congress (ANC) is the dominant political
party, while the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are significant opposition parties.

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