The African National Congress party lost its majority in a historic election result, putting South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of apartheid, and the ANC will now likely need to look for a coalition partner or partners to remain in the government.
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South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead
South Africa is celebrating 30 years of freedom and democracy, but many of the challenges faced by the country have subsided, with the Black majority still living in poverty and the ANC facing a fiercely contested election in May.
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South African presidential nominee, Mmusi Maimane, visits U.S. to “build international solidarity”
By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com South African citizens are bracing for a new wave of change as a cluster of political parties emerge ahead of election day, set for 90 days after the country’s current Parliament session comes to a close in May. Presidential candidates hope to overturn the incumbent African National Congress (ANC) in […]