South Africa's Pivotal Election: ANC Faces Historic Test
TL;DR
The African National Congress (ANC) is on track to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since coming to power 30 years ago, with partial election results showing it at 42%. This would force the ANC to form a coalition, potentially altering South Africa's political landscape. The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) are the main challengers, with the latter gaining significant support in KwaZulu-Natal. The final results are expected over the weekend.
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