ANC Faces Major Setback as Zuma Rises in South Africa Elections

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ANC Faces Major Setback as Zuma Rises in South Africa Elections
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The African National Congress (ANC) is set to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994, leading to a potential era of coalition politics in South Africa. The party's decline is attributed to widespread corruption and poor governance, losing significant support among young voters and in rural areas. Former President Jacob Zuma's new party, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), has also eroded ANC's support. President Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership is under scrutiny, and the ANC may need to form coalitions with other parties like the Democratic Alliance (DA) or the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to stay in power.

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