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Mandela's political group faces a significant defeat in elections. What impacts on South Africa?

The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's dominant political party, is projected to lose its majority after results from 90% of polling places reveal a significant political shift – a major change since the end of apartheid.

,   and  Ksenia Johnson
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Observers look on as election results are displayed at the Results Operation Centre (ROC) in...
Observers look on as election results are displayed at the Results Operation Centre (ROC) in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday May 31, 2024.

Mandela's political group faces a significant defeat in elections. What impacts on South Africa?

As of 5:10pm ET, results from 90% of voting districts show that support for the African National Congress (ANC) stands at 41.04%. The Democratic Alliance (DA), the official opposition party, garnered 21.72% of the votes.

Two ANC splinter groups also made a significant impact: the recently formed uMkhonto weSizwe Party, led by Zuma, received 13.69% of the votes, while the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters gained 9.46%.

Disillusioned voters delivered a major setback to the party that once bore Nelson Mandela. Due to years of corruption scandals and economic mismanagement, the ANC will now need to form a coalition to remain in power.

The final results will be announced this weekend.

Electoral workers prepare to open the voting station as voters line up to cast their ballot for general elections in Alexandra, near Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (AP

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The ANC's significant defeat in South Africa's elections has raised concerns globally, as Mandela's political legacy now faces challenges. The African National Congress, once a symbol of hope for many Africans, now needs to rebuild its reputation on the world stage.

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