Ruling ANC on course to lose majority in South Africa's election
The African National Congress looked set on Thursday to lose the parliamentary majority it has held for 30 years, as partialelection results suggested it would need a partner to stay in power - a first in South Africa's post-apartheid history.If the final results confirm the loss of its majority, the ANC will be forced to make a deal with one or more other parties to govern - a situation that could lead to political volatility in the coming weeks or months.
The African National Congress looked set on Thursday to lose the parliamentary majority it has held for 30 years, as partialelection results suggested it would need a partner to stay in power - a first in South Africa's post-apartheid history.If the final results confirm the loss of its majority, the ANC will be forced to make a deal with one or more other parties to govern - a situation that could lead to political volatility in the coming weeks or months.
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