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ANC Faces Coalition Reality as Majority Slips After 30 Years

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  • ANC’s majority drops to 41.7%, coalition talks inevitable
  • Opposition parties assessing coalition with Ramaphosa’s ANC

Johannesburg, South Africa – After 30 years in power, the African National Congress (ANC) appears to be losing its majority control with results in from over 70% of polling stations. With its current share at 41.7%, the prospect of a coalition government seems imminent for the ruling ANC.

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