# ANC Strong, PA Rising in Eastern Cape

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-06-18T07:28:47+00:00
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The ANC surged in the Eastern Cape by-elections, holding two wards with strong voter turnout and big wins—especially in Ward One and Ward Ten—while the Patriotic Alliance made a surprising leap into second place in both, signaling a shifting political landscape ahead of the big local elections. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f727bfc76b4308fe

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