South Africa National Election

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Early counts in South Africa's national election show the ruling African National Congress at just over 42% of the vote, raising the possibility of losing its majority for the first time since 1994. The final results are expected to take days.

Key Points

  • ANC at risk of losing majority for the first time since 1994
  • High voter turnout expected
  • Significant political opposition to ANC
  • Issues of inequality, poverty, and corruption affecting voters

Pros

  • High voter turnout projected
  • Potential for political shift in South Africa
  • Possibility of ending ANC's dominance

Cons

  • ANC facing decrease in popularity
  • Need for coalition government if ANC vote drops below 50%
  • Challenges with inequality, poverty, unemployment, and crime persist