ANC Leads General Election Amidst New Party Rise

South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) leads with 42.7% of the vote in the general election. The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, backed by former President Jacob Zuma, overtook the Economic Freedom Fighters to emerge as the third-largest party, securing 10%. The pro-business Democratic Alliance was second with 23.6%.

South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) party had 42.7% of the vote in Wednesday's general election according results from 42.14% of polling stations released by the country's electoral commission on Thursday.

Former President Jacob Zuma backed uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party which overtook the radical left Economic Freedom Fighters to emerge as the third biggest party, had 10%, while the pro-business Democratic Alliance party was second with 23.6%.