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Why South Africa’s ANC wants a national unity gov’t after election setback

A broad coalition like the one President Ramaphosa outlined Thursday leaves the ANC less vulnerable to any one partner.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2024

South Africa's ANC Eyes National Unity Government

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said Thursday that his African National Congress (ANC) would seek to form a government of national unity, after failing to win an outright majority in last week's general election.

International Business Times · Jun 6, 2024

South Africa’s ANC will seek national unity government, Ramaphosa says

ANC, which lost its parliamentary majority for first time in decades, invites other parties to join a unity government.

Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2024

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ANC leaders propose government of national unity after losing majority in South Africa

Party says it has reached out to opposition leaders after election result as it looks to form coalition

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024

South Africa election: ANC’s lost majority ushers in a new era of coalition politics

From the moment this year’s South African general election was called, through the whole campaign, the main question everyone here was asking was whether the African National Congress (ANC) could extend its 30-year rule.

The Conversation · Jun 3, 2024

Zuma's boycott of election results forces ANC to consider coalition with Malema

As South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urges unity and open dialogue about the upcoming coalition, former President Jacob Zuma boycotted the results ceremony. Despite finishing third, Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has refused to acknowledge the results. However, the party may still hold significant influence over the country's future.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 3, 2024

Race to form South Africa’s next government: Who will the ANC ally with?

The governing party has a range of potential partners. But early negotiations suggest that no deal would be easy.

Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2024

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South Africa's Ramaphosa Urges Unity After Historic ANC Setback

President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South African party leaders to work together in the public interest Sunday, after his ANC lost its 30-year-old governing majority in a bruising general election. But, in a sign of possible turmoil to come, graft-tainted former President Jacob Zuma boycotted the results ceremony.

International Business Times · Jun 3, 2024

South African elections: What to know ahead of unprecedented coalition talks

South Africa's election has decided little, other than the African National Congress that liberated the country from apartheid in 1994 has lost its 30-year majority.

France 24 · Jun 3, 2024

Final results in seismic South Africa election confirm ANC has lost majority

ANC says demands that President Cyril Ramaphosa must step down is ‘no-go area’ as rival Jacob Zuma stokes fears of violence

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2024

South Africa elections final results: What happens next?

The ANC has lost its parliamentary majority and will need coalition partners to form a government.

Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2024

South Africa's ANC Loses Majority, Seeks Coalition

South Africa's ruling ANC awaited the imminent confirmation on Saturday that it had lost its three-decade-old absolute majority and would have to find allies if it is to remain in power.

International Business Times · Jun 1, 2024

South Africa elections live results 2024: By the numbers on day 3

Results show the ruling ANC will lose its majority and be forced to seek coalition partners.

Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2024

ANC Loses Majority In South Africa's Historic Election Shift

South Africa's ANC faces electoral setback and political uncertainty as it falls short of majority after 30 years. President Ramaphosa's unmet promises con...

Which parties could South Africa’s ANC go into coalition with?

Collapse in support means ANC may not reach 50% vote share needed to rule alone. Which parties are contenders for coalition?

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2024

South Africa: Zuma’s new party upends election as ANC reels from vote collapse

Ex-president’s uMkhonto we Sizwe party erodes vote share of African National Congress, which has been in power for three decades

International Business Times · May 31, 2024

S.Africa Set For Political Shake-up As ANC Loses Majority

South Africa's ruling ANC was on track Friday to score its worst electoral result ever, with the latest tallies showing voters deserted the party in droves and ended its 30-year political dominance.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2024

South Africa elections live results 2024: By the numbers on day 2

With more than 90 percent of votes counted, results show the ruling ANC could lose their majority and be forced to seek

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The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2024

ANC looks set to lose majority in watershed moment for South Africa

Early election count puts African National Congress on 42% of the vote, compared with 57% in final tally in 2019

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2024

South Africa elections live results 2024: By the numbers

About 28 million people are registered to vote in national and provincial elections.

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2024

South Africa elections: voting under way amid grim national mood

Ruling African National Congress party could lose majority for first time since apartheid ended 30 years ago

The Conversation · May 27, 2024

South Africans go to the polls to choose a new government: what’s different this time

South Africa’s seventh general election since democracy in 1994, set for 29 May 2024, takes place under circumstances different from any other election in the history of the nation. Some view the hotly contested national and provincial elections as a watershed moment for the country. We asked political scientist Dirk…

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2024

South Africa elections 2024 explained in maps and charts

After 30 years of dominance, the ANC faces its toughest election yet, needing 50 percent to maintain its majority.

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024

ANC at a crossroads as South Africa goes to the polls

Party’s leaders are more nervous than ever that it will lose its majority for the first time since Nelson Mandela led it to victory

International Business Times · May 25, 2024

South Africa's Ruling ANC Rallies To Defend Solo Rule

South Africa's ruling African National Congress was betting on its last major stadium rally Saturday ahead of next week's election to restore its glory and protect its unbeaten streak of post-apartheid victories.

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