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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…

France 24

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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South Africa elections live results 2024: By the numbers

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

Al Jazeera

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

Radio France Internationale

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.

France 24

South Africa Counts Votes With ANC Majority On The Line

Ballot counting was under way Thursday after South Africans queued long into the night to vote in a watershed election that could spell the end of the ANC's 30-year-old unchallenged majority.

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South Africa votes in most crucial election since end of apartheid

In tonight's special edition: Vote counting is underway in South Africa as millions of people turn out for a landmark election, three decades after the end of apartheid, in a poll that could see the ruling ANC party fighting to protect its grip on power.

France 24

‘I just need change’: voters voice discontent as South Africa goes to polls

ANC majority in national election at risk for first time since 1990s as unemployment, corruption and power cuts erode support

The Guardian - UK

‘Vote for change’: South Africa elects government as ANC legacy on trial

Thirty years after Nelson Mandela took over as country’s first Black president, the party faces a credibility crisis.

Al Jazeera

South Africans vote in watershed election as ANC could lose majority

Cyril Ramaphosa has promised to ‘do better’ but lingering poverty and unemployment threaten his party’s three-decade grip on power

The Independent UK

South Africa's ANC Faces Tough Election Challenge

South Africa's crucial national election could lead to historic power shift as ANC faces challenge to maintain majority.

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First Thing: Israel’s nine-year ‘war’ of spying, hacking and intimidating the ICC exposed

Investigation reveals how intelligence agencies tried to derail war crimes prosecution. Plus, closing arguments in Trump ‘hush money’ trial

The Guardian - UK

Divided South Africans vote in tight elections that could end ANC dominance

South Africans go to the polls Wednesday for parliamentary, provincial and local elections. After 30 years in power, Nelson Mandela's African National Congress (ANC) party could be forced into a coalition.

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Evening Standard

South Africa election: Millions go to the polls as ANC's majority hangs in the balance

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

International Business Times

South Africans Vote With ANC Rule In Balance

South African voters turned out for a landmark general election on Wednesday, with the ruling ANC's exclusive grip on power in doubt three decades after the advent of democracy.

France 24

South Africans vote in election that could end the ANC’s parliamentary majority

South Africans vote on Wednesday in what may be the most consequential election in decades, as dissatisfaction with the ruling ANC threatens to end its 30-year political dominance.

Al Jazeera

‘We will win’ South Africa election: ANC confident despite ‘missteps’

Is the ‘freedom’ the governing party brought to South Africa still enough for voters 30 years later?

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The Guardian - UK

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

International Business Times

South Africa Votes In 'Watershed' Election

South Africans vote on Wednesday in what may be the most consequential election in decades, as dissatisfaction with the ruling ANC threatens to end its 30-year political dominance.

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South Africa's Crucial Election: ANC's Dominance At Risk

South Africa's pivotal election challenges ANC's long-standing power amid socio-economic issues and voter discontent. The outcome could signal a new chapte...

France 24

South Africa heads to polls as unemployment and inequality grip the nation

When South Africa's ANC, founded by Nelson Mandela, swept to power in 1994, it promised "a better life for all". But today, South Africa is worse off than it was 30 years ago and the ruling party could lose its parliamentary majority in Wednesday's election, with voters frustrated with soaring…

France 24

What if the ANC does not win? South Africa's most uncertain elections since 1994

What if, this time, the ANC does not win? Since 1994, South Africa has known plenty of ups and downs. But no matter the criticism or defections, the party of Nelson Mandela could always bank, come election time, on a winning machine that has always secured an outright majority. What…

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South Africa Faces Potential Landmark Election Shift

South African opposition parties appeal to voters ahead of crucial national election with declining ANC support. Over 28 million voters expected to partici...

Al Jazeera

South Africa elections 2024: Key issues by the numbers

Unemployment, crime and access to electricity are some of the biggest issues on the ballot.

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