ANC Loses Majority First Time Since Mandela: Coalition Talks Emerge

The African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority in the South African Parliament for the first time since Nelson Mandela's historic 1994 victory, securing only 40% of the votes. Coalition talks are imminent, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) at 22%, Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) at nearly 15%, and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) at 9%.

In a historic turn, the African National Congress (ANC) has lost its majority in the South African Parliament for the first time since Nelson Mandela led the party to victory in 1994, marking the end of apartheid.

With 99.8% of votes counted, the ANC secured only 40%, while the Democratic Alliance (DA) followed with 22%, Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), led by former president Jacob Zuma, garnered almost 15%, and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) dropped to 9% share.

Analysts predict intense coalition negotiations will follow, with key stakeholders already commenting on the significance and future implications of this shift in power dynamics.