South African election results

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South African Election Drama: ANC's Loss and the Quest for Unity

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Read about the thrilling South African election results and the ANC's struggle to form a new government. Will unity prevail after the historic setback? Find out more!

The recent South African election results have left the ruling African National Congress (ANC) in a state of turmoil. With the ANC losing its absolute majority after 30 years, the country is on edge as discussions brew on who will partner with the ANC to govern South Africa. The historic setback for the ANC, the party of Nelson Mandela, has sparked uncertainty and calls for unity in the nation.

As the ANC secures 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly, the country braces for a new chapter in its democracy. The completion of the 2024 elections, despite the ANC's diminished power, is seen as a milestone toward an inclusive and participatory democracy as envisioned by the Electoral Amendment Act.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is feeling the heat after the ANC's poor election performance. Calls for unity and finding common ground to navigate the post-election scenario are echoing across the nation. The business community and politicians alike are reacting to the landmark results, emphasizing the need for collaboration and cohesion.

In the aftermath of the elections, all eyes are on the ANC to signal its choice of partners for governance. The country awaits anxiously to see how the ANC will navigate the current political landscape and uphold the principles of democracy and unity. It is a critical moment for South Africa as it grapples with the aftermath of a pivotal election.

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Race to form South Africa's next government: Who will the ANC ally ... (Aljazeera.com)

Johannesburg, South Africa — After suffering a stunning blow in last week's election, South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has begun ...

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South Africa's ANC wins 159 seats in National Assembly: official ... (Xinhua)

South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, ...

The successful conclusion of the 2024 elections sets the path to ... (Government Communication and Information System)

This marks a watershed feet in the journey of our inclusive and participatory democracy as espoused by the Electoral Amendment Act 1 of 2023. The completion of ...

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South Africa Elections: A historic setback for the ANC (La Croix International)

The party of Nelson Mandela received 40% of the vote, losing its absolute majority. Poor performance and competition from breakaway parties forced the ...

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what's next for South Africa and the key figures in unprecedented ... (Africanews English)

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 ...

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Government welcomes conclusion of elections (South African Government News Agency)

“These elections stand as testament to our vibrant and dynamic constitutional democracy and affirms our faith and confidence in our open democratic processes,” ...

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All eyes on ANC as it discusses who to enlist to govern South Africa (Reuters)

South Africa was on tenterhooks on Monday for the African National Congress (ANC) to signal whom it will choose as a partner to govern the nation after it ...

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AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - ANC loses absolute majority: "South ... (Agenzia Fides)

Johannesburg (Agenzia Fides) - The Commission for "Justice and Peace" of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Southern Africa (which brings together the ...

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South Africa general election results: What was the vote share and ... (Yahoo News UK)

The ANC lost its majority for the first time in 30 years, gaining just 159 seats in the 400-seat parliament.

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South African president calls for unity | Arkansas Democrat Gazette (Arkansas Online)

JOHANNESBURG -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called Sunday for parties to overcome their differences and find "common ground" to form the first ...

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) media release on the 2024 ... (Polity.org)

South Africa has just gone through its most significant elections, since our first democratic elections in 1994. More than 16 million South Africans have ...

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Politicians react to landmark results in the 2024 general elections ... (Maritzburg Sun)

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is under growing pressure after leading the ANC to its worst election result in 30 years.

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South Africa elections: ANC loses 30-year majority; Communists ... (People's World)

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) party will not consider any demands from possible coalition partners that President Cyril Ramaphosa step down ...

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South Africa elections: 'Tintswalo' sends a message to the ANC (Aljazeera.com)

Voters told the ruling party it can no longer rely on its revolutionary credentials and past accomplishments.

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Why did Nelson Mandela's ANC lose its majority in South Africa's ... (CBS News)

The party brought to power in South Africa 30 years ago by Nelson Mandela has lost its mandate. Here's why, and what comes next.

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South Africa's Landmark Elections (Council on Foreign Relations)

As South Africa concludes a set of historic national elections, questions remain on how its democracy will fare in response to a new set of challenges.

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AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - ANC loses absolute majority: "South ... (Agenzia Fides)

Johannesburg (Agenzia Fides) - The Commission for "Justice and Peace" of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Southern Africa (which brings together the ...

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South Africa elections: ANC loses 30-year majority; Communists ... (People's World)

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) party will not consider any demands from possible coalition partners that President Cyril Ramaphosa step down ...

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ANC suffers major loss in landmark elections, now prepares for ... (Peoples Dispatch)

The African National Congress has lost the parliamentary election in South Africa for the first time in 30 years. The uMkhonto weSizwe party has emerged as ...

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South Africa's ANC to start closely watched coalition talks (Voice of America)

South African President and President of the African National Congress (ANC) Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his remarks in the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) ...

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South Africa elections: ANC's dilemma over coalition government (BBC News)

Having won only 40% of the vote, the ANC needs to find a coalition partner to secure a majority in parliament which will support its choice of president - ...

South African Elections 2024: A historic vote for change after 30 ... (BFPG)

Mohamed Cassimjee explores the outcome of South Africa's recent election, and the implications for the UK as the nation moves away from the ANC after 30 ...

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Who Will Govern South Africa? (The Nation)

The era of ANC hegemony is over, and Jacob Zuma's new party is threatening violence if he's not welcomed into the government.

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