ANC Support Falls Below 50% for First Time in South African Vote

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

1. ANC Support Falls Below 50% for First Time in South African Vote: The African National Congress’s share of the South African vote fell below 50% for the first time since apartheid ended more than a quarter century ago. The party secured 46% of the ballots cast in … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
2. Live: Kumzitz With Chazan Yudi Cohen: Chazan Yudi Cohen, originally from Sydnam Shul in Johannesburg, South Africa will host a Kumzitz on COLlive.com. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
3. British Banks Exit Africa Over ‘Risky’ Investments: Britain’s top banks are pulling out of Africa and casting doubt on the economic growth prospects of a continent that has been riding on the narrative of “Africa Rising” for more than a decade. UK’s … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
4. CO2 rebound as climate summit sees emissions pledges: Global CO2 emissions are set to rebound to pre-pandemic levels next year, according to an assessment published on Thursday as countries signed up to fossil-fuel cutting pledges criticised as too vague … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
5. BOYCE, Richard Brian Grindley : Death notice: October 31, 2021, following a short illness. Sadly missed by his loving partner Cathy, children Sharon, Ken, Alastair and their mother Ruth, together with their partners, grandchildren, sisters Ann … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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