South Africa's ANC Loses 30-Year Majority in Historic Election
TL;DR
The African National Congress (ANC) has lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since coming to power in 1994, securing just over 40% of the vote in the recent general election. The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the newly formed uMkhontowe Sizwe party (MK) of former President Jacob Zuma gained significant support, with the DA retaining control of one province. The ANC is now seeking coalition partners to form a government, but faces challenges as the MK party and other opposition groups have set conditions for any potential alliances.
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