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South Africa to Hold Historic Elections on May 29

For the first time since the end of apartheid, the ANC faces the risk of losing its parliamentary majority amid challenges of crime, unemployment, and power outages.

Overview

  • President Cyril Ramaphosa announces May 29 as the date for South Africa's general elections, marking a pivotal moment in the country's democratic journey.
  • The ANC, led by Ramaphosa, could lose its majority for the first time since 1994 due to declining approval ratings below 50%.
  • Economic challenges, including record unemployment and an electricity crisis, alongside corruption allegations, have eroded public trust in the ANC.
  • The Democratic Alliance seeks to form a coalition with smaller parties to challenge the ANC's dominance, while the Economic Freedom Fighters gain support with promises to double social benefits.
  • South Africans will also vote for provincial legislatures, with the possibility of the country's first-ever coalition government at the national level if the ANC fails to secure a majority.