Early Election Results In South Africa Put The Ruling African National Congress (ANC) Below 50% And Short Of A Majority

After the election on Wednesday, the picture was still incomplete, with just slightly more than 16% of votes counted and declared. The independent electoral commission stated that the final results of a poll that could bring about the most significant political upheaval in the nascent democracy in South Africa would be provided by Sunday. Still, it was anticipated that the process would take several days.

People in South Africa, home to the most developed economy in Africa, were waiting impatiently to see if significant changes would occur in their nation.

The electoral commission predicted a 70% voter turnout for this election, up from 66% for the previous national election in 2019. In the most recent election, the ANC had its lowest-ever vote share of 57.5%.

The ANC, which saw a steady decline in popularity over the previous 20 years and was responsible for South Africa’s liberation from the racist and oppressive apartheid regime in 1994’s historic all-race vote, was seen as being directly challenged by this election. The ANC had ruled the country for three decades.

When most South Africans reject the ANC and give it a majority for the first time, this year may be the turning point.