Initial ballots tallied in South African parliamentary elections
Following the South African parliamentary election, it appears that the African National Congress (ANC) might no longer hold an absolute majority. As of now, with roughly 20% of the votes tallied, the ANC is falling short of 50%.
This development may mark the first instance since the termination of apartheid in 1994 that the ANC is not granted an unquestioned majority. It is anticipated to take some time, up to several more days, to tally all the votes.
The Election Commission expects to reveal final results sometime this weekend, potentially before then. Voter turnout was estimated to be about 70%, contrasting the 66% in the 2019 parliamentary election.
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The prediction of the African National Congress (ANC) losing their absolute majority in the South African parliamentary election is a first since 1994, when apartheid ended. Currently, with only 20% of the votes tallied, the ANC is none too close to reaching the required 50%. Should this trend continue, it could significantly alter the political landscape of South Africa.
Voices of concern and celebration have filled the air as the initial results of the parliamentary election reveal a potential shift in power. Although the African National Congress (ANC) has historically held a majority, some preliminary figures indicate they may not secure this position in the ongoing 2024 election.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the final outcome, the first indication of a potential ANC minority in parliamentary elections since 1994 has sparked heated debates among political analysts and South African citizens.
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