South Africa's ANC Just Shy of Majority as Vote Count Continues

 

South Africa's ANC Just Shy of Majority as Vote Count Continues

The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's ruling party, has won the most seats in the country's parliament, but is still short of a majority, according to the latest vote count results. The ANC has secured 239 seats, just over 40% of the total, with the main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), trailing behind with 135 seats.

The vote count is ongoing, with over 90% of the votes counted so far. However, it appears that the ANC will not be able to achieve a majority on its own, and may need to form a coalition government with other parties to govern the country.

The election was seen as a crucial test for the ANC, which has been in power since the end of apartheid in 1994. The party has faced criticism for its handling of corruption and economic issues, and had been expected to lose support. However, it appears that the party has managed to hold onto its majority, albeit a narrow one.

The DA, which has been the main opposition party for many years, had hoped to make significant gains and potentially even take over as the largest party in parliament. However, it appears that this will not be the case, and the DA will likely remain in opposition.

Key Takeaways:

• The African National Congress (ANC) has won the most seats in South Africa's parliament, but is still short of a majority.
• The ANC has secured 239 seats, with over 40% of the total votes.
• The Democratic Alliance (DA) is trailing behind with 135 seats.
• The vote count is ongoing, with over 90% of the votes counted so far.

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References:

• Reuters: "South Africa's ANC just shy of majority as vote count continues"
• BBC News: "South Africa election: ANC leads but falls short of majority"
• Al Jazeera: "South Africa's ANC wins most seats but falls short of majority"