South Africa elections: ANC on course to lose majority, partial results suggest

The recent general elections in South Africa have resulted in a significant shift in the political landscape. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is on track to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since Nelson Mandela's leadership in 1994. With over two-thirds of votes counted, the ANC has secured around 42% of the vote, while the main opposition Democratic Alliance trails with 22%. The new MK Party, led by former President Jacob Zuma, appears to be gaining momentum and is on the cusp of grabbing power in KwaZulu Natal, a province where the ANC has never previously lost.

The African National Congress (ANC), the ruling party of South Africa, is facing a potential loss of its majority for the first time since the end of apartheid. According to partial results, the ANC has secured 42.6% of the vote, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) trailing behind at 23.8%. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, led by former President Jacob Zuma, are both on around 10%. While the ANC is still in the lead, it appears to be falling short of the 50% mark needed to maintain its majority.