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John Steenhuisen says he will not seek re-election as leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance in April, opting to focus on his agriculture minister duties amid controversy and a severe foot-and-mouth outbreak; the move could affect the DA-ANC coalition’s stability, with Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis seen as a potential successor.
Early results from South Africa's election indicate that the ruling African National Congress (ANC) may lose its majority for the first time in 30 years, with only 43.5% of the vote counted from 22% of polling stations. The Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are the main opposition parties. If the ANC falls below 50%, it will need to form a coalition to stay in power. Final results are expected by June 2, and the ANC will have 14 days to form a new government if it loses its majority.