ANC faces stiff contest in South Africa elections
6 months, 3 weeks ago

ANC faces stiff contest in South Africa elections

China Daily  

President Cyril Ramaphosa waves to supporters of his ANC party during an election rally on Saturday in Johannesburg, South Africa. ZHANG YUDONG/XINHUA South Africa's long-ruling African National Congress party is expected to face serious challenges in the upcoming elections, the most fiercely contested poll in 30 years, with the public calling for massive reforms to address a range of problems plaguing the country, including a sluggish economy, high unemployment rate and corruption. This is the first time that more than two former senior leaders of the African National Congress are challenging the ANC", said Sethulego Matebesi, an associate professor and head of the department of sociology at the University of the Free State, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen addressed party supporters in Western Cape where he promised to "save South Africa". Busisiwe Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa, an association of South Africa's major corporations, told China Daily that elections raise the risk premium of the country, which is expected to dissipate after the elections.

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South Africa’s DA party takes ANC to court in sign of friction between new coalition partners
4 months, 4 weeks ago

South Africa’s DA party takes ANC to court in sign of friction between new coalition partners

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s Democratic Alliance took the African National Congress, the party it co-governs the country with, to court Thursday over a preelection speech in May given by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa gave the speech three days before the election in his capacity as head of state, but used parts of it to highlight what he …

South African president says new coalition government is united in tackling unemployment and poverty
5 months ago

South African president says new coalition government is united in tackling unemployment and poverty

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa opened a new parliamentary term Thursday, nearly two months after an historic election result reshaped the country’s politics and led to the formation of an unprecedented multiparty government coalition. Ramaphosa’s speech to lawmakers at the City Hall in Cape Town — a replacement venue after a fire gutted the Parliament …

South Africa’s new government brings Black and white together. It’s also reviving racial tensions
6 months ago

South Africa’s new government brings Black and white together. It’s also reviving racial tensions

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — In a country where racial segregation was once brutally enforced, South Africa’s new coalition government has brought a Black president and a white opposition leader together in an image of unity. Yet the power-sharing agreement sealed a week ago between President Cyril Ramaphosa’s African National Congress party and the Democratic Alliance, one of South Africa’s …

South Africa's future depends on an 'unholy alliance' solving its real-world problems before time runs out
6 months, 1 week ago

South Africa's future depends on an 'unholy alliance' solving its real-world problems before time runs out

ABC  

From Constantia Nek, a pass across the spine of rugged mountain that runs all the way to the Cape of Good Hope, day trippers are afforded a stunning view across centuries-old vineyards all the way to Cape Town's city centre. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected Photo shows AP24166307853220 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected by politicians for a …

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa is reelected for second term after a dramatic late coalition deal
6 months, 1 week ago

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa is reelected for second term after a dramatic late coalition deal

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was reelected by lawmakers for a second term on Friday, after his party struck a dramatic late coalition deal with a former political foe just hours before the vote. During a break in what turned out to be a marathon parliamentary session, the ANC signed the last-minute agreement with the …

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is reelected by lawmakers for a second term
6 months, 1 week ago

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is reelected by lawmakers for a second term

LA Times  

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is sworn in as a member of Parliament before lawmakers reelected him president. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was reelected by lawmakers for a second term Friday after his African National Congress party struck a dramatic late deal to forge a coalition with the main opposition and other parties. The 71-year-old Ramaphosa secured his second …

South Africa’s ANC says it has broad agreement with main opposition, others on coalition government
6 months, 1 week ago

South Africa’s ANC says it has broad agreement with main opposition, others on coalition government

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s African National Congress party said Thursday that it has a broad agreement with the main opposition and other parties to form a coalition government and end a political deadlock after the ANC lost its 30-year majority in an election two weeks ago. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula told reporters that the main opposition Democratic …

South Africa’s ANC cites ‘major breakthrough’ on coalition government
6 months, 1 week ago

South Africa’s ANC cites ‘major breakthrough’ on coalition government

LA Times  

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa meets with senior officials of the ANC during its National Executive Committee on Thursday at a Cape Town hotel. South Africa’s African National Congress party said Thursday that it has a broad agreement with the main opposition and other parties to form a coalition government and end a political deadlock after the ANC lost its …

Why South Africa’s ANC wants a national unity gov’t after election setback
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why South Africa’s ANC wants a national unity gov’t after election setback

Al Jazeera  

A broad coalition like the one President Ramaphosa outlined on Thursday leaves the ANC less vulnerable to pressures from any one partner. Johannesburg, South Africa — Reeling from its worst electoral performance in 30 years, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress on Thursday said it would seek to stitch together a “Government of National Unity” to administer the nation. After …

​A new era: on the South Africa general election
6 months, 2 weeks ago

​A new era: on the South Africa general election

The Hindu  

The African National Congress, South Africa’s ruling party that led the country out of apartheid three decades ago, suffered a setback in the May 29 general election when it lost its majority in Parliament for the first time. In the final results on Sunday, the ANC, currently led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, saw a dramatic fall in its vote share …

South Africa’s weakened ANC talks with 5 parties over possible coalition but says it’s still early
6 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa’s weakened ANC talks with 5 parties over possible coalition but says it’s still early

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Top officials in South Africa’s African National Congress have had initial talks with representatives of five other parties over a coalition or other agreement to form a government, but no decision has been made and the talks are at an early stage, the ANC said Wednesday. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri told reporters that there had been “exploratory” talks …

Churn in South Africa hits ANC’s prospects
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Churn in South Africa hits ANC’s prospects

Hindustan Times  

For the first time since it helped end South Africa’s era of apartheid, the African National Congress has failed to secure a simple majority in last week’s general election, whose outcome is being seen as a reflection of the people’s anger over the failure of successive administrations to deal with unemployment, crime, corruption and massive inequality in society. To remain …

South Africa elections: ‘Tintswalo’ sends a message to the ANC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa elections: ‘Tintswalo’ sends a message to the ANC

Al Jazeera  

The ANC’s election setback is the natural result of years of ignoring voters’ concerns and demanding loyalty over past accomplishments. Most famously, in his State of the Nation address in February, President and ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa tried to highlight the long-term achievements of his party through the tale of “Tintswalo” – a fictional Black woman born in 1994, within …

Race to form South Africa’s next government: Who will the ANC ally with?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Race to form South Africa’s next government: Who will the ANC ally with?

Al Jazeera  

The governing party has a range of potential partners. Johannesburg, South Africa — After suffering a stunning blow in last week’s election, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress has begun closed-door negotiations with its political opponents to begin talks about forming a coalition government. The DA on Sunday announced that it would begin talks with the ANC in an effort …

South Africa's ANC gains 159 seats in National Assembly: official results
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa's ANC gains 159 seats in National Assembly: official results

China Daily  

President of the African National Congress and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his remarks after the official announcement of the South African general election results in the Independent Electoral Commission National Results Center at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, on June 2, 2024. South Africa's governing African National Congress lost its 30-year-old outright majority in this week's election, …

A guide to what’s next for South Africa and the key figures in unprecedented coalition talks
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A guide to what’s next for South Africa and the key figures in unprecedented coalition talks

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s election has decided little, other than the African National Congress that liberated the country from apartheid in 1994 has lost its 30-year majority. With no one holding a majority, South Africa’s party leaders are embarking on coalition talks to form a government. That could be damaging for South Africa’s image with foreign investors …

South Africa's ANC calls demands for President Ramaphosa to step down for coalition talks a 'no-go'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa's ANC calls demands for President Ramaphosa to step down for coalition talks a 'no-go'

Deccan Chronicle  

Cape Town: South Africa's African National Congress party will not consider any demands from possible coalition partners that President Cyril Ramaphosa step down, a top official said Sunday, as the ANC attempted to present a united front after a stinging election result ended its 30-year majority. As South Africa heads for a series of complex talks to form a national …

South Africa’s president urges parties to find common ground in talks after election deadlock
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa’s president urges parties to find common ground in talks after election deadlock

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — President Cyril Ramaphosa called Sunday for South Africa’s political parties to overcome their differences and find “common ground” to form the first national coalition government in its young democracy. This is a time for all of us to put South Africa first.” The ANC was the party of Nelson Mandela and freed South Africa from the apartheid system …

South Africa’s president urges parties to find common ground after election deadlock
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa’s president urges parties to find common ground after election deadlock

LA Times  

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during the announcement of the results in South Africa’s general elections in Johannesburg on Sunday. South Africa announced its final election results Sunday that confirmed no party won a majority, and unprecedented coalition talks were starting to find a way forward for Africa’s most advanced economy. President Cyril Ramaphosa immediately called in a speech …

ANC loses majority as its vote collapses in historic South Africa election
6 months, 3 weeks ago

ANC loses majority as its vote collapses in historic South Africa election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Vote tallying from Wednesday’s poll was entering its final …

The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election

Deccan Chronicle  

Johannesburg: The African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in a historic election result Saturday that puts South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule 30 years ago. “The way to rescue South Africa is to break the ANC’s majority and we have done that,” …

ANC Party That Freed South Africa From Apartheid Loses 30-Year Majority In Landmark Election
6 months, 3 weeks ago

ANC Party That Freed South Africa From Apartheid Loses 30-Year Majority In Landmark Election

Huff Post  

Observers look on as election results are displayed at the Results Operation Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday May 31, 2024. via Associated Press JOHANNESBURG — The African National Congress party lost its majority in a historic election result Saturday that puts South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of the apartheid …

The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority

The Hindu  

The African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in a historic election result Saturday that puts South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule 30 years ago. While opposition parties hailed it as a momentous breakthrough for a country struggling with deep poverty and inequality, …

The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — The African National Congress party lost its majority in a historic election result Saturday that puts South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule 30 years ago. “The way to rescue South Africa is to break the ANC’s majority and we have done that,” …

Can South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa survive the ANC’s election setback?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Can South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa survive the ANC’s election setback?

Al Jazeera  

The governing party must form a coalition government but some opposition parties want the president out of the picture first. In third place is the big success story of the election: Former President Jacob Zuma’s uMKhonto we Sizwe party, which has ravaged the ANC’s core voting base, looks poised to form the government in KwaZulu Natal province, and could prove …

South Africa elections live results 2024: By the numbers on day 3
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa elections live results 2024: By the numbers on day 3

Al Jazeera  

With 99 percent of votes counted, results show the ruling ANC will lose its majority and be forced to seek coalition partners. With 99 percent of the ballots counted, the ruling African National Congress is leading with just over 40 percent share of the national vote, three days after the country voted in national elections that could throw up the …

The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election

LA Times  

The latest election results are displayed at the Results Operation Center in Johannesburg on Friday. The African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in a historic election result Saturday that puts South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule 30 years ago. “The way to …

South Africa elections: ANC, which freed country from apartheid, loses majority for first time in 30 years
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa elections: ANC, which freed country from apartheid, loses majority for first time in 30 years

India TV News  

Johannesburg: South Africa was set to end three decades of dominance by the African National Congress in an unprecedented development, as the party that freed the country from apartheid has lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years. The dramatically weakened vote share of the ANC, well short of the majority it had held since the famed …

South Africa's ANC talking to 'everybody and anybody' for new coalition after losing majority
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa's ANC talking to 'everybody and anybody' for new coalition after losing majority

ABC  

In short: With more than 99 per cent of the vote counted, South Africa's ANC is set to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years. With more than 99 per cent of the vote counted, South Africa's ANC is set to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years. Early results show ANC …

South African election results show ANC is on course to lose majority for first time in 30 years
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South African election results show ANC is on course to lose majority for first time in 30 years

ABC  

In short: South Africa's ANC is set to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years after suffering a major drop in support. South Africa's ANC is set to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years after suffering a major drop in support. South African political parties geared up for coalition talks on …

South Africa elections live results 2024: By the numbers on day 2
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa elections live results 2024: By the numbers on day 2

Al Jazeera  

With more than 90 percent of votes counted, results show the ruling ANC could lose their majority and be forced to seek coalition partners. With more than 90 percent of the ballots counted, the ruling African National Congress is leading with just over 40 percent share of the national vote, two days after the country voted in national elections that …

South Africa’s election results may only be the start of a rocky political process. Here’s why
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa’s election results may only be the start of a rocky political process. Here’s why

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The real politicking in South Africa may start after the final results of this week’s election are announced as the country faces the possibility of no outright winner. Early results Thursday showed the ruling African National Congress at well below 50% of the national vote as counting continued, reinforcing pre-election analysis that the party that …

Partial count in South Africa election puts ruling ANC below 50% as country senses momentous change
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Partial count in South Africa election puts ruling ANC below 50% as country senses momentous change

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Partial results in South Africa’s national election put the long-ruling African National Congress party at well below 50% of the vote as counting continued Thursday, and it could be on the brink of losing its majority for the first time since sweeping to power under Nelson Mandela at the end of apartheid in 1994. That would be a …

Watch: Votes counted as South Africa’s election gets underway
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Votes counted as South Africa’s election gets underway

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as vote counting got …

South Africa senses monumental change as partial count in election puts ruling ANC below 50%
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa senses monumental change as partial count in election puts ruling ANC below 50%

LA Times  

Voters line up to cast their ballot for general election in Alexandra, near Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday. Partial results in South Africa’s national election put the long-ruling African National Congress at below 50% of the vote as counting continued Thursday, raising the possibility that it might lose its majority for the first time since it swept to power under …

South Africa elections live results 2024: By the numbers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa elections live results 2024: By the numbers

Al Jazeera  

About 28 million people are registered to vote in national and provincial elections. South Africa’s ruling African National Congress is leading with more than a 40 percent share of the national vote after half of the ballots have been counted, a day after the country went to the polls for national and provincial elections that are widely predicted to test …

South Africans vote in a pivotal election as president says he has no doubt his ANC party will win
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africans vote in a pivotal election as president says he has no doubt his ANC party will win

The Hindu  

South Africans voted on Wednesday at schools, community centres, and in large white tents set up in open fields in an election seen as their country’s most important in 30 years. After casting his vote, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he had no doubt his ANC would win with a majority and remain in government. He said he was …

South Africans vote in watershed election as ANC could lose majority
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africans vote in watershed election as ANC could lose majority

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Africans have begun voting …

‘Vote for change’: South Africa elects government as ANC legacy on trial
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Vote for change’: South Africa elects government as ANC legacy on trial

Al Jazeera  

Thirty years after Nelson Mandela took over as the country’s first Black president, the ruling party faces a credibility crisis — especially with the burgeoning youth population. In the narrative of Ramaphosa’s ruling African National Congress, Hlavanganwane is among the “Tintswalos” — the name given to young South Africans born after the introduction of democracy who benefitted from the ANC …

South Africa’s opposition parties make a final call for historic change the day before election
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa’s opposition parties make a final call for historic change the day before election

New Indian Express  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa: South African opposition parties made a final appeal to voters Tuesday as the country faces the possibility of a landmark change in its young democracy. At the heart of Wednesday’s national election is the question of whether South Africans will deliver their biggest rejection yet of the ruling African National Congress party, which has governed since …

South Africa’s surprise election challenger is evoking the past anti-apartheid struggle
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa’s surprise election challenger is evoking the past anti-apartheid struggle

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — The 59-year-old Dumisani Ndlovu has voted in every South Africa national election since he and the rest of the Black majority finally won the right 30 years ago. Ndlovu in this week’s election is turning his support to the man, Jacob Zuma, whose career spanned from the liberation struggle to the presidency before falling out with …

South Africa’s election might be a defining moment — with new complications. Here’s what to know
6 months, 4 weeks ago

South Africa’s election might be a defining moment — with new complications. Here’s what to know

LA Times  

Supporters of the Inkatha Freedom Party attend an election rally in Richards Bay, near Durban, South Africa, on Sunday, in anticipation of the general elections scheduled for May 29. South Africa’s election will determine how weary the country has become of the ruling African National Congress party, which has been in power since the end of the apartheid system of …

It’s possible no party will get a majority in South Africa’s election. Here’s what that would mean
6 months, 4 weeks ago

It’s possible no party will get a majority in South Africa’s election. Here’s what that would mean

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The focus for South Africa’s national election next week is on the fate of the African National Congress party and whether it is going to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time, as many expect. Several polls put the ANC’s support below 50% ahead of Wednesday’s vote, raising the prospect that it might not …

Why South Africa’s opposition may struggle to unseat the ruling ANC
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why South Africa’s opposition may struggle to unseat the ruling ANC

Al Jazeera  

Despite the ANC facing possible voter decline in the May 29 election, analysts say the opposition is splintered and disorganised. “There is fragmentation of the opposition because even with the ANC losing support, the DA and the EFF are not showing significant growth,” Ndletyana explained, attributing it to a litany of new political entrants attracting pockets of support in the …

Ramaphosa hails ANC record as South Africa marks 30 years of democracy
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ramaphosa hails ANC record as South Africa marks 30 years of democracy

Al Jazeera  

President Cyril Ramaphosa lauds South Africa’s achievements under his party’s leadership since the end of apartheid in 1994. President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed South Africa’s achievements under his party’s leadership as the country celebrated 30 years of democracy since the end of apartheid. Freedom’s bells rang across our great country,” Ramaphosa, 71, said on Saturday, reminding South Africans about the …

Jacob Zuma’s nine lives: How South Africa’s ex-president keeps coming back
8 months, 1 week ago

Jacob Zuma’s nine lives: How South Africa’s ex-president keeps coming back

Al Jazeera  

In March, the Electoral Commission of South Africa barred former President Jacob Zuma from running as a parliamentary candidate in next month’s general elections due to a previous criminal conviction which rendered him ineligible under the law. Zuma’s return to South Africa’s political centre stage, as a challenger to incumbent President Cyril Ramaphosa, is not surprising, say analysts. these issues …

Can Jacob Zuma and his MK party unseat the ANC in South Africa’s election?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Jacob Zuma and his MK party unseat the ANC in South Africa’s election?

Al Jazeera  

Backed by the controversial ex-president, new political party uMkhonto weSizwe is challenging the ruling ANC in Zuma’s home province — and threatening its prospects nationally. “Black people cannot be slaves in their own country forever … that’s why we are voting for the uMkhonto weSizwe party to drive that change,” the 51-year-old said, declaring her support for the new wildcard …

South Africa’s ruling party fields election candidates who have faced graft allegations
9 months, 1 week ago

South Africa’s ruling party fields election candidates who have faced graft allegations

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s ruling African National Congress said Monday that six officials facing accusations of corruption have been included on its list of candidates for this year’s election, bringing more scrutiny on a party that already has had its reputation badly damaged by graft. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula told reporters that four of the six were …

Why South Africa is facing a turning point in May's national election
10 months ago

Why South Africa is facing a turning point in May's national election

The Hindu  

Polls suggest South Africa will face a historic turning point in a national election in May as the ruling African National Congress could lose its majority for the first time since coming to power in the country's first all-race vote at the end of apartheid in 1994. The overriding sentiment is that the ANC has failed to significantly improve the …

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