South Africa elections

2024 - 5 - 30

South Africa Elections: ANC Faces Potential Loss of Majority - A Turning Point in South African Politics

African National Congress - Political Fragmentation - South Africa Elections

Will the ANC lose its grip on power? Early results indicate a shifting political landscape in South Africa. Learn more about the latest election dynamics here!

South Africa recently held historic elections, marking a potential turning point in the country's political landscape. The African National Congress (ANC), which has been in power since the end of apartheid, is at risk of losing its parliamentary majority for the first time in three decades. This shift could signal a new era of political fragmentation in South Africa, challenging the ANC's long-standing dominance.

Despite their crucial role in the struggle against apartheid, the ANC is facing a decline in support, with early poll results indicating the need for coalition partnerships to retain power. The Democratic Alliance, under John Steenhuisen's leadership, has emerged as a strong contender, posing a significant challenge to the ANC's rule. The election results suggest a potential shift in South Africa's political dynamics, with the ruling party facing a significant challenge to maintain its stronghold.

As the election results unfold, South Africans are witnessing a pivotal moment in their country's history. The prospect of the ANC losing its majority raises questions about the future of governance and the emergence of new political forces in South Africa. The outcome of this election could shape the trajectory of the nation for years to come, setting the stage for a new chapter in South African politics.

In a surprising twist, early counts show the ANC falling below the 50% mark, indicating a substantial decline in public support. This development highlights a growing disenchantment with the ruling party, marking a potential shift in the political landscape. Additionally, the Democratic Alliance's strong performance underscores the changing dynamics of South African politics, hinting at a more competitive and diverse political arena in the future.

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South Africa election results: ANC could lose majority in parliament (BBC News)

The ANC could lose its majority in parliament for the first time since the end of apartheid 30 years ago.

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South African Elections: Political Fragmentation Begins (Brunswick Group)

On May 29, South Africa went to the polls for the seventh time since its first democratic elections in 1994, when Nelson Mandela led the African National ...

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ANC on course to lose majority after 'watershed' South African election (Financial Times)

Early poll results suggest ruling party will need coalition partners to hold on to power.

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South Africa election results live: ANC below majority mark in early ... (Aljazeera.com)

South Africans voted in national and provincial elections that could test the 30-year rule of the African National Congress (ANC) party. If President Cyril ...

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Early results in South Africa's election put ruling ANC below 50 ... (Africanews English)

Very early counts in South Africa's national election put the long-ruling African National Congress at just over 42% of the vote, raising the possibility ...

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South Africa election: Early results put ruling ANC short of a majority (The Associated Press)

South Africans have voted in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years. It's a vote that could put their young democracy into unknown ...

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Early South Africa election results put ruling ANC below 50% (East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

This year could be the tipping point when most South Africans turn away from the ANC and end its dominance of post-apartheid democracy.

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The failing ANC is rejected by over half of South Africa (The Economist)

THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS (ANC)—the continent's oldest liberation movement, the spearhead of resistance to apartheid and the governing party since ...

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Who will win South Africa's election? (Spectator.co.uk)

The Democratic Alliance led by John Steenhuisen is the official opposition, and initial results suggest his party has done well.

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Early results in South Africa's election show ANC losing majority (Voice of America)

A man walks past election posters of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), as South Africa prepares for the May 29 general elections, in Soweto, May 24, ...

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South Africa's election results may only be the start of a rocky ... (Danbury News Times)

While some opposition parties will proclaim that as a victory for change, it's unclear how the change would ultimately materialize should the ANC lose its ...

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South African election early results see ANC losing majority, DA and ... (Reuters)

The African National Congress looked set to lose the parliamentary majority it has held for 30 years, partial election results on Thursday showed, ...

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South Africa elections live results 2024: By the numbers on day 2 (Aljazeera.com)

With more than half votes counted, results show ruling ANC could lose majority and be forced to seek coalition partners.

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Partial count puts ruling ANC below 50% in South Africa election (Voice of America)

Partial results in South Africa's national election put the long-ruling African National Congress party at well below 50% of the vote as counting continued ...

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