The Independent Electoral Commission on the 8th released counts showing the African National Congress remained the largest party in local government elections with 30.76% of the vote, down about 15 percentage points from the 2021 local elections. The Democratic Alliance received 24.64%.

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The China Enterprise Reform and Development Research Association's Global Energy Transition Report (2026) says China has built the world's largest, fastest-growing renewables system. Coal-fired generation fell to 49.7% in 1H, the first time below 50%, with coal shifting from main baseload to a backstop and system-regulation role. The report forecasts China's total energy investment could reach $940 bln in 2026, ranking first worldwide. China still dominates renewables manufacturing, supplying roughly 70% of global wind equipment and 80% of solar PV modules, and has helped push global wind and solar generation costs down by more than 60% and 80%, respectively.