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Uncertain times for South Africa’s foreign policy as country heads for coalition government

After South Africa’s 29 May election, the African National Congress has lost the electoral majority it held for 30 years, but remains the party with the highest number of seats in parliament. This makes it a key partner in the formation of a coalition government.

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ANC party on course to lose majority in South Africa's election for first time in three decades

Party receives 40% of vote but will need to form coalition

Evening Standard

'No Alternative': Ramaphosa's SAfrica Future Hangs In The Balance

It was predicted to go badly but turned out to be worse: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa led the ANC to its worst election result since the end of apartheid, one which threatens his survival.

International Business Times

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Can South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa survive the ANC’s election setback?

The governing party must form a coalition government but some opposition parties want the president out of the picture.

Al Jazeera

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

South Africa’s ANC party loses its 30-year majority in landmark election result

The African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in a historic election result Saturday that 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.

France 24

ANC Faces Potential Loss Of Parliamentary Majority In South Africa

South Africa's ANC faces potential loss of parliamentary majority in recent election, signaling desire for change and new directions in leadership.

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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

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...

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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

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

The Guardian - UK

Zuma big election ‘winner’ as South Africa heads for coalition government

The former president’s MK gained at the expense of the ANC which is set to lose its majority for the first time.

Al Jazeera

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.

International Business Times

South Africa: ANC set to lose majority for first time since Mandela – the era of government by a single party is at an end

South Africa’s election on May 29 was an endurance test for the public. Queues snaked around polling stations, with voters standing in line for up to six or seven hours. Some only finally cast their votes at 3am the following morning.

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South Africa Faces Possibility Of National Coalition Government

South Africa's ANC faces potential coalition government as election results show declining support and need for alliances to address pressing issues.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa's ANC on the brink of losing majority, coalition government looms

In this episode of Spotlight on Africa, Melissa Chemam discusses the recent elections in South Africa and the possibility of the ruling ANC losing its overall majority, potentially forcing it into a coalition government.

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South Africa Faces Uncertainty As ANC May Lose Majority

South Africa faces uncertainty as ANC may lose majority in recent election, leading to coalition government formation.

Al Jazeera

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 - AU

Morning Mail: Coalition’s ex-detainee curfews challenged; ANC on the brink in South Africa; unpacking Barnaby Joyce’s new boots

Measures for former detainees called ‘unconstitutional’; watershed moment looms in South African politics

France 24

South African elections: ANC in lead, but on track to lose majority

In tonight's edition: the ANC is on course to drop below 50 percent of seats in South Africa's parliament, meaning that the ruling party would have to form a coalition in order to lead a new government. Also, around 100,000 Gazans may have crossed into Egypt since Israel began its…

The Guardian - UK

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

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South Africa's ANC Faces Uncertain Future After Election

South Africa's national election results show ANC at risk of losing majority, signaling potential political change and addressing societal issues.

Al Jazeera

South Africa elections live results 2024: By the numbers

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

Radio France Internationale

South Africa tallies votes in the most competitive election since apartheid

Ballot counting started on Thursday after South Africans queued late into the night to cast their votes in a pivotal election that could bring an end to the ANC's three-decade-long unchallenged majority since the end of apartheid

France 24

Early vote counts in South Africa's election put ruling ANC short of a majority

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 that it might lose its majority for the first time since it swept to power under Nelson Mandela at the end of apartheid in 1994.

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