ANC Faces Reality Check: Significant Decline in Support

The African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa did not celebrate after losing its controlling majority in the recent general election. Despite winning the most votes, Secretary General Fikile Mbalula highlighted a significant decline in support compared to previous elections and announced plans for discussions with other parties.

South Africa's ruling African National Congress Secretary General Fikile Mbalula said on Sunday that there was nothing to celebrate after the party lost its controlling majority, although it won the most votes in Wednesday's general election.

"The results showed a significant decline in ANC support from previous elections," Mbalula told a press conference, adding that the party would hold discussions with other parties in the coming days.