ANC Faces Pressure as South Africa Votes Locally
South Africans are voting in local elections, and the African National Congress is under pressure to reverse a decline in its support. Residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get. The vote is a test of how voters rate the party's record.
Context
Context: The ANC (African National Congress) is the party of Nelson Mandela and has led South Africa since the first democratic elections in 1994. Local elections choose councils that run municipal services such as water and roads.