South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for unity and collaboration among political parties to address national challenges, following an election that saw the ANC lose its majority.
Humbled by a stinging election result, South Africa 's Africa n National Congress was talking to everyone in an effort to form a stable coalition government for Africa 's most advanced economy after it lost its 30-year majority. / Photo: AP
South Africans last week voted for national and provincial lawmakers in an election which saw President Cyril Ramaphosa’s governing African National Congress party – in power since 1994 – fall short of getting a majority for the first time. Ramaphosa called on all parties to recognize that the results of the election reflect the will of the people.On Saturday, former President Jacob Zuma urged electoral authorities not to declare the election results on Sunday as more than two dozen political parties disputed the outcome.
The official opposition Democratic Alliance now has 87 seats, while Zuma’s newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe party garnered 58 seats, pushing the Economic Freedom Fighters party led by Julius Malema to the number four position after getting 39 seats.
Turkey Middle East Africa Europe China Us Germany News Breaking News Context Explainer Opinion Economy Business Trends Humans Globalisation Russia Rt Trt Trt World Journalism Human Interest
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
What happens next in South Africa after ANC loses majority?Some say the result could lead to Cyril Ramaphosa's ouster.
Read more »
South Africa’s Governing ANC Loses Absolute Majority for First Time in Thirty YearsSource of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
Read more »
South Africa election ends three decades of ANC dominanceA dramatically weakened mandate for the legacy party of Nelson Mandela, down from the 57.5% it got in the 2019 parliamentary election, means the African National Congress must share power with a rival to keep it, an unprecedented prospect.
Read more »
ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its majorityThe election puts South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule 30 years ago.
Read more »
In a historic election, South Africa's ANC loses majority for the first timeIn South Africa, a seismic moment comes as the ruling African National Congress party loses its absolute majority for the first time.
Read more »
In a historic election, South Africa's ANC loses majority for the first timeIn South Africa, a seismic moment comes as the ruling African National Congress party loses its absolute majority for the first time.
Read more »