"ANC Faces Major Losses as South Africa's Election Results Roll In"

In South Africa's coal-mining heartland of Mpumalanga, widespread dissatisfaction with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has led to a significant voter shift towards the new uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, founded by ex-president Jacob Zuma. The ANC's share of the vote in the province has plummeted from 72% in 2019 to 53%, as residents express frustration over unfulfilled promises, unemployment, and poor living conditions. The MK party has captured 18% of the vote in Mpumalanga, contributing to the ANC's worst national election result ever, with only 42% of the vote.