Major Political Shakeup in South Africa as ANC Loses Absolute Majority, Coalition Talks Begin

[wisdom01]

South Africa has entered a new and uncertain political era following historic national elections that saw the African National Congress (ANC), the party of Nelson Mandela that has governed since the end of apartheid in 1994, fall below 50% of the vote for the first time. With a final tally of approximately 46%, the ANC has lost its absolute majority in the National Assembly and must now seek coalition partners to form a government and re-elect President Cyril Ramaphosa for a second term. The results reflect deep public disillusionment with the ANC over persistent issues: crippling unemployment