South Africa has announced its final election results that confirmed no party won a majority, and unprecedented coalitions talks are starting to find a way forward for Africa’s most advanced economy
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sings the national anthem at the Siyanqoba rally at FNB stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, May 25, 2024. South African will vote in the 2024 general elections May 29. South Africa announced its final election results Sunday that confirmed no party won a majority, and unprecedented coalitions talks were starting to find a way forward for Africa’s most advanced economy.
“Our people have spoken,” Ramaphosa said. “Whether we like it or not, they have spoken. We have heard the voices of our people and we must respect their choices and their wishes.” , as well as problems with the delivery of basic government services to many in a nation of 62 million.ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula said the party was open to all negotiations, even with the, which has led the chorus of criticism of the ANC for years but is viewed by many analysts as the most stable coalition option for South Africa.
Ramaphosa is seeking a second and final term and Mbalula said his position as leader of the ANC was not in question despite the election result. Mbalula said the ANC would not consider the demands by the“No political party will dictate terms to us, the ANC. They will not ... You come to us with that demand, forget ,” Mbalula said.
Amid many coalition options, the ANC could also join with MK and the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters, although they have been cast as partners that would make investors uneasy. Both have pledged to nationalize parts of South Africa’s economy, including its gold and platinum mines, among the world’s biggest producers.
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