Recent national polls indicate a worrying trend for the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa. While national figures offer a broad overview, they obscure the ANC’s diminishing support in urban areas, most notably in Gauteng province. These polls suggest the Democratic Alliance (DA) is experiencing growth in support, while the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, founded by Jacob Zuma, appears to be in flux. This drift in MK party support could impact the potential for coalition dynamics in the upcoming 2026 local elections. Gauteng represents a crucial battleground in South Africa’s political landscape, and these findings suggest significant shifts in voter preferences are occurring within this key urban province. This decline in ANC support in Gauteng, if sustained, could have substantial consequences for the party's national influence in future elections.