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A forecasting model developed by former Statistician-General Pali Lehohla projects a sharp decline in ANC support ahead of South Africa’s 2026 local government elections, but the assumptions, data and methodology behind the forecast require fuller disclosure.
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Lehohla model forecasts sharp ANC decline ahead of 2026 local elections

A forecasting model developed by former Statistician-General Pali Lehohla projects a sharp decline in ANC support ahead of South Africa’s 2026 local government elections, but the…

  • Dr Pali Lehohla
8 min read
As dawn breaks over Orange Farm, Extension 8B awakens to a vibrant community life, revealing the struggles and resilience of its residents amidst economic challenges and the looming 2026 Local Government Elections.
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The pulse of extension 8B: a narrative of Orange Farm

As dawn breaks over Orange Farm, Extension 8B awakens to a vibrant community life, revealing the struggles and resilience of its residents amidst economic challenges and the…

  • Pali Lehohla
7 min read