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South Africa’s ANC Prepares for 2026 Local Elections as SACP Plans Independent Contest

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Johannesburg, April 20 (IANS) South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has begun preparations for the 2026 local government elections, even as its long-time ally, the South African Communist Party (SACP), has decided to contest the polls independently.ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula made the remarks on Monday in Johannesburg while briefing the media on the party’s local government action plan and broader electoral strategy going forward.He said the SACP had taken a decision…