Some South African voters welcomed the defeat of the African National Congress in last week’s elections, even as they remain wary of the country’s political future.
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South Africa Election: ANC Loses Majority for the First Time in 30 Years
The African National Congress received less than 50 percent of the national vote for the first time since gaining power 30 years ago, setting the nation on an uncharted course.
South Africans Turn Away from ANC in Early Election Results
As votes trickled in, the power and influence of the African National Congress, which has led the country for 30 years, appeared to be waning.
South Africans Vote, Many Hoping for Change as Seismic as Mandela’s Rise
In a high-stakes national election, the African National Congress, which has governed for three decades since the end of apartheid, may lose its outright majority for the first time.
Can South Africa’s Opposition Parties Break Through?
A record 51 parties are competing to unseat the long-ruling African National Congress in the national election on Wednesday. Here’s why it won’t be easy.
South Africa’s Highest Court Says Jacob Zuma Can’t Serve in Parliament
With elections just over a week away, the political comeback of the former president has presented a major test for the country’s young democracy.
Jacob Zuma, Once Leader of the A.N.C., Becomes Its Political Rival
Spurred by his anger at the African National Congress, Mr. Zuma formed his own political party and is gathering support among voters aggrieved by the failures of South Africa’s governing party.
South Africa’s 2024 National Election: What to Know
The ruling African National Congress party could lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since the fall of apartheid 30 years ago.
Jacob Zuma Will Run Again in South Africa’s Presidential Election
The 81-year-old former leader has been cleared to appear on the ballot as an opposition candidate in May’s parliamentary election. Unless the decision is reversed, he could become a kingmaker — or even president once again.
Ex-Leader of South Africa Legislature Is Arrested on Corruption Charges
The legal problems of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula expose the governing African National Congress to one of its biggest weaknesses — corruption allegations — before a crucial national election.