South Africa's ANC Faces Crisis as Calls for Ramaphosa's Resignation Grow
TL;DR
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged political parties to find common ground and form the country's first national coalition government after no party secured a majority in the recent election. The African National Congress (ANC) received 40% of the votes, losing its 30-year majority, and must now negotiate with other parties to co-govern. The Democratic Alliance (DA) is seen as a stable coalition partner, but talks are ongoing with multiple parties amid objections and complaints about voting irregularities. Ramaphosa seeks a second term, and the new Parliament must elect a president within 14 days of the election results.
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- South Africa's ANC calls demands for President Ramaphosa to step down for coalition talks a 'no-go' The Associated Press
- Why South African Voters Turned Against the A.N.C. The New York Times
- South Africa’s governing ANC humbled after historic vote Voice of America - VOA News
- South Africa's ANC says it won't ditch Ramaphosa to form coalition Reuters
- Nelson Mandela’s party has been dealt a seismic election blow. Where does it leave South Africa? CNN
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