In a bid to unseat the long-ruling ANC, 7 South African parties reach a coalition agreement
1 year, 4 months ago

In a bid to unseat the long-ruling ANC, 7 South African parties reach a coalition agreement

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Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Seven opposition parties in South Africa reached an agreement Thursday to form a coalition to unseat the ruling African National Congress if it fails to gain an outright majority in next year's general election. The parties, which include the country's main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, and a string of small parties, agreed on what they called a Multi-Party Charter for South Africa. He said it would “provide a new alternative to rescue South Africa in 2024.” In their declaration, the parties said they won't have any working arrangements or coalition agreements with the ANC or the leftist Economic Freedom Fighters party, the third-largest political party that got just over 10% of the votes in the last election. Local government coalitions have already been in place in South Africa, but many failed after local government elections in 2016, producing at least 66 “”hung councils” where no party won an outright majority.

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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 Africa’s unprecedented new coalition has 7 parties in the Cabinet. Here’s a breakdown
5 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa’s unprecedented new coalition has 7 parties in the Cabinet. Here’s a breakdown

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has included seven different parties in his Cabinet in an unprecedented power-sharing agreement in the continent’s most industrialized country after the African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority in a milestone election result in late May. Ramaphosa’s announcement of the new Cabinet on Sunday night takes South Africa into uncharted …

What we know ahead of Friday’s deadline for South Africa to form a coalition and elect a president
6 months, 1 week ago

What we know ahead of Friday’s deadline for South Africa to form a coalition and elect a president

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s Parliament is due to elect a president on Friday and major political parties are still working out the last details of a coalition agreement that might or might not see Cyril Ramaphosa return for a second term as leader of Africa’s most industrialized economy. How the president is elected South Africans elect a …

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 IFP party says it will join a unity government, a step toward ending deadlock
6 months, 1 week ago

South Africa’s IFP party says it will join a unity government, a step toward ending deadlock

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The leader of South Africa’s Inkatha Freedom Party said Wednesday it will join a proposed government of national unity, a step toward ending the country’s political deadlock after the long-ruling African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority in last month’s election. The announcement by Velenkosini Hlabisa means an agreement between some major parties to form …

South Africa's parties wait for 'devil in details' in ANC's coalition plan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa's parties wait for 'devil in details' in ANC's coalition plan

Firstpost  

In what looks likely to be a government of national unity reminiscent of a path taken by the Nelson Mandela-led ANC after the country’s first democratic election in 1994, the party has decided to invite a myriad of opposition parties to be part of the government Shortly after Ramaphosa’s announcement, the EFF’s leader took to X to reject Ramaphosa’s proposal …

South African opposition parties holding crunch talks on the ANC’s unity plan. But deep rifts remain
6 months, 2 weeks ago

South African opposition parties holding crunch talks on the ANC’s unity plan. But deep rifts remain

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South African opposition parties were meeting Friday and will continue crunch talks into next week to consider the ruling African National Congress’ offer to become part of a government of national unity. ANC failed to secure a majority in last week’s highly contested election, but some opposition parties are already rejecting the party’s offer because of deep-seated divisions. …

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 …

South Africa’s ANC leans toward a ‘unity’ government that evokes Mandela but divisions are there
6 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa’s ANC leans toward a ‘unity’ government that evokes Mandela but divisions are there

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and other senior officials of the African National Congress party were in a critical meeting Thursday to decide if they should formally propose a “unity” government bringing in all major parties to solve a political deadlock in Africa’s most industrialized country before a June 16 deadline. A government of national …

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 …

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 ANC to start coalition talks after bruising vote
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa's ANC to start coalition talks after bruising vote

The Hindu  

South Africa's ruling African National Congress said on June 2 that it would enter talks with other parties to form a new government, after losing its three-decade-old absolute majority in a watershed election. Mr. Mbalula said the ANC would hold discussions internally and with other groups "over the next few days". 'Clear message' "The results send a clear message to …

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,” …

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 …

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 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 …

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

Associated Press  

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. Main opposition leader John Steenhuisen of the Democratic Alliance party called it “South Africa’s most consequential election in post-democratic history.” He urged people to vote the ANC out to “rescue” …

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 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
7 months 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 …

South Africa’s election might be a defining moment — with new complications. Here’s what to know
7 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — 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 white minority rule 30 years ago. Supporters of Inkatha Freedom Party attend an election rally in Richards Bay, near Durban, South Africa, Sunday, May …

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 …

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 …

Why South Africa is facing a turning point in May’s national election and who the major players are
10 months ago

Why South Africa is facing a turning point in May’s national election and who the major players are

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — 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. That would force the ANC into a coalition …

South Africa’s ANC launches election manifesto as president highlights party’s achievements
10 months ago

South Africa’s ANC launches election manifesto as president highlights party’s achievements

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday highlighted the achievements of his African National Congress, which has ruled the country for all of its 30 years of democrac y, as it heads into a tight race in May’s election. Ramaphosa delivered the party’s manifesto to thousands of ANC supporters at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban …

South Africa sets May 29 elections that could be the most pivotal since apartheid ended
10 months ago

South Africa sets May 29 elections that could be the most pivotal since apartheid ended

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa will hold pivotal national elections May 29 as polls show the ruling African National Congress could lose its majority for the first time since it came to power with the fall of apartheid 30 years ago. Several polls predict that the party once widely admired across the world and led by Nelson Mandela …

South Africa’s main opposition party lays out plans to unseat the African National Congress
10 months, 1 week ago

South Africa’s main opposition party lays out plans to unseat the African National Congress

Associated Press  

PRETORIA, South Africa — Thousands of South Africans gathered in the capital Saturday to show support for the country’s biggest opposition party as it prepares for a much-anticipated national election in which it hopes to wrest control of the government from the ruling African National Congress. Participants at the Democratic Alliance conference also highlighted South Africa’s unemployment rate of over …

South African president defends 30 years of ANC rule in speech to Parliament ahead of elections
10 months, 2 weeks ago

South African president defends 30 years of ANC rule in speech to Parliament ahead of elections

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — President Cyril Ramaphosa insisted Thursday that his ruling African National Congress party is making progress in addressing South Africa’s problems such as record unemployment, an electricity crisis and corruption allegations that have even dented his own reputation. Ramaphosa’s nearly two-hour State of the Nation speech to Parliament was largely a defense of his first term …

South Africa’s ruling party marks its 112th anniversary ahead of a tough election year
11 months, 1 week ago

South Africa’s ruling party marks its 112th anniversary ahead of a tough election year

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party will celebrate Saturday the 112th anniversary of its establishment ahead of national elections, expected to be the toughest since it came to power in 1994. Political analyst at the University of South Africa, Dirk Kotze, told The Associated Press that the ANC’s biggest threat was not from the opposition gaining more …

In a bid to unseat the long-ruling ANC, 7 South African parties reach a coalition agreement
1 year, 4 months ago

In a bid to unseat the long-ruling ANC, 7 South African parties reach a coalition agreement

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Seven opposition parties in South Africa reached an agreement Thursday to form a coalition to unseat the ruling African National Congress if it fails to gain an outright majority in next year’s general election. The parties, which include the country’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, and a string of small parties, agreed on what they called a …

6 South African opposition parties to discuss forming alliance to challenge long-ruling ANC
1 year, 5 months ago

6 South African opposition parties to discuss forming alliance to challenge long-ruling ANC

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Six opposition parties announced Tuesday they will discuss forming an …

South African leader urges his ANC party to fight corruption
2 years ago

South African leader urges his ANC party to fight corruption

The Independent  

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South Africa’s ruling party must regain support, says leader
2 years, 11 months ago

South Africa’s ruling party must regain support, says leader

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the ruling party, the African National Congress, must work to regain popular support after being embroiled in corruption scandals and divided by bitter factional rivalries. Marking the ANC’s 110th anniversary Saturday, Ramaphosa struck a somber note, emphasizing that the party of Nelson Mandela which helped South Africa to achieve democracy, has lost …

A landmark as South Africa's ANC dips below 50% support
3 years, 1 month ago

A landmark as South Africa's ANC dips below 50% support

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. More than that, the results provided an indication of the sentiment of South Africans …

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