ANC Faces Historic Loss in South African Election.

In a landmark shift in South Africa's political landscape, the African National Congress (ANC) has lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994. With over 97% of votes counted, the ANC has secured 40% of the vote, followed by the Democratic Alliance (DA) with 22%, the MK party with 15%, and the EFF with 9%.

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The ANC's historic loss marks a significant decline in support for the party, which has been plagued by corruption, unemployment, and crime. To remain in power, the ANC will need to form a coalition government with one or more other parties, as it is unlikely to reach the 50% needed to govern alone.

ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe has ruled out an alliance with the DA, citing policy differences. However, DA leader John Steenhuisen has stated that any coalition agreement would require respect for the rule of law, a social market economy, and zero tolerance for corruption.

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Other potential coalition partners include the MK party and the EFF, although negotiations are expected to be challenging. The outcome of the election marks a significant shift in South Africa's political landscape, with the ANC's support base dwindling.

As the parties scramble to form alliances, Kenya's former President Uhuru Kenyatta, leading the African Union election observer mission, has advised coalition governments to focus on areas of agreement rather than differences.

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The final results are expected over the weekend, but one thing is clear: South Africa's political landscape has changed forever.

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