Historic Shift: ANC Loses Parliamentary Majority

The African National Congress party has lost its parliamentary majority in a historic election, marking a significant political shift in South Africa since the end of apartheid 30 years ago. With almost all votes counted, ANC received just over 40%, falling short of the majority it has held since 1994.

In a historic election result, the African National Congress (ANC) party has lost its parliamentary majority, signaling a new political era for South Africa for the first time since the landmark end of apartheid 30 years ago.

With nearly 99% of votes counted, the ANC had garnered just over 40% in Wednesday's election, significantly below the majority it has consistently secured since the all-race elections of 1994, which ended apartheid and brought Nelson Mandela to power. The final results are pending formal declaration by the independent electoral commission responsible for overseeing the election.

This marks a pivotal moment in South African politics and raises questions about the future governance of the nation.