Voting Process - Ending outcome in South Africa affirms ANC's power decline
The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's ruling party for the past 30 years, did not achieve an absolute majority of seats in the recent parliamentary election. As per the election commission's statement, the ANC secured 159 of the 400 available seats.
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- Fikile Mbalula, the ANC's spokesperson, acknowledged the party's loss of power in Parliament, calling for unity and cooperation within the Coalition.
- The final result of the elections saw the Democratic Alliance (DA) gaining more seats than in the previous election, with 92 seats, representing a significant threat to the ANC's dominance.
- The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), led by Julius Malema, also made gains, increasing its Parliamentary representation to 62 seats, maintaining its position as the third-largest party.
- In light of the election outcomes, there are rumors of a potential coalition between the DA and the EFF, which could challenge the ANC's rule in South Africa's government.
- The ANC's decline in power can also be traced back to its handling of various social issues, such as the unemployment rate and the education system, which have been major concerns for South African voters.
- Nelson Mandela, the late ANC icon and former president, once highlighted the importance of free and fair elections in the country, stating that they embody the democratic principles and values that South Africa holds dear.
- With the Coalition seeking to establish a government in Pretoria, the South African electorate is looking forward to a new era of politics, one in which issues like socio-economic change and racial equality take center stage.
