South Africa's 2024 General Elections: ANC Falls Short of Majority, New Parties Make Gains

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ANC falls short of a majority with approximately 40% of the votes
ANC's support varies greatly across provinces: Gauteng - 35%, KwaZulu-Natal - 43.9%, Eastern Cape - 65.8%, Mpumalanga - 49.8%
Democratic Alliance (DA) is second with 28.5% of the votes
Jacob Zuma's Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party receives 11.3% of the votes
South Africa's 2024 General Elections have shown a significant shift in the political landscape
South Africa's 2024 General Elections: ANC Falls Short of Majority, New Parties Make Gains

South Africa's 2024 General Elections have shown a significant shift in the political landscape, with the African National Congress (ANC) falling short of a majority and new parties making notable gains. According to official results, as of May 31st, over 7.7 million votes had been captured and verified by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), representing approximately 55% of the total votes cast.

The ANC, which has governed South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994, is projected to receive around 40% of the votes. This marks a significant decline from previous elections and raises questions about its future leadership and governance.

One of the parties making a significant impact on this election is former President Jacob Zuma's Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, which has received 11.3% of the votes. Zuma, who was ousted from the ANC in 2018 over allegations of corruption, has managed to rally support for his new party and challenge the ANC's dominance.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is currently second with 28.5% of the votes, while other parties such as the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), and Patriotic Alliance have also made notable gains.

In Gauteng, ANC's support stands at 35%, DA at 28.5%, EFF at 12.3%, MK Party at 10.3% and ActionSA at 3%. In KwaZulu-Natal, the MK Party holds a significant lead with 43.9% of the votes, followed by ANC with 18.9%, IFP with 15.4%, DA with 14.8%, and EFF holding only 2.4%. In the Western Cape, DA's support stands at a strong 52.8%, while ANC trails behind at just 20.4%.

The Eastern Cape has seen ANC's support remain high with 65.8%, followed by DA with only 12.4% and EFF with 9.6%. However, the ANC took a massive knock in Mpumalanga, where it stands at just 49.8% of the votes.

The ANC remains in the lead in Limpopo, Free State and North West but its support indicates a slight decline. The IEC results indicate that all votes have been counted and are being verified with 100% likely to be published by Saturday morning.

This election marks a turning point for South African politics, as the ANC's dominance is challenged by new parties and shifting voting patterns. It remains to be seen how this will impact the future of governance in South Africa.


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Cyril Ramaphosa’s future in doubt after disappointing South African election

Financial Times Friday, 31 May 2024 12:52
  • Unique Points
    • Cyril Ramaphosa's future is in doubt after a disappointing South African election.
  • Accuracy
    • ][Cyril Ramaphosa's future is in doubt after a disappointing South African election.][] The ANC is projected to receive just 40% of the votes.
    • ][Cyril Ramaphosa's future is in doubt after a disappointing South African election.][] The ANC took a massive knock in Mpumalanga, standing at 49.8% of the votes.
    • ][Cyril Ramaphosa's future is in doubt after a disappointing South African election.][] The ANC remains in the lead in Limpopo, Free State and North West but its support indicates a slight decline.
  • Deception (100%)
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74%

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ANC down and Jacob Zuma up after South Africa elections

BBC News Site: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68702081, About Us URL: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/ Farouk Chothia Friday, 31 May 2024 12:56
  • Unique Points
    • Former President Jacob Zuma, who was ousted from the ANC in 2018 over allegations of corruption, has made a significant impact on the election through his new party, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), which challenges the ANC for support.
    • The ANC's support stands at 41.9% in the official results.
    • Jacob Zuma's Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has received 11.3% of the votes.
  • Accuracy
    • ][The ANC is set to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994, ending the party's decades-long domination of South African politics.][] The ANC is falling short of a majority, currently sitting at under 42%.
    • [South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) is projected to receive just 40% of the votes.][] The ANC party is leading in the South African elections with over 60% of the votes counted.
    • [The ANC's support has declined due to corruption and bad governance, leading voters, especially younger ones, to punish the party in Wednesday’s election.][] The ANC party is falling short of a majority, currently sitting at under 42%, due in part to voter dissatisfaction with corruption and bad governance.
    • [Former President Jacob Zuma, who was ousted from the ANC in 2018 over allegations of corruption, has made a significant impact on the election through his new party, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), which challenges the ANC for support.][] Jacob Zuma's Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has received 11.3% of the votes.
    • [President Cyril Ramaphosa’s future is uncertain as final results are released; if the ANC’s vote falls below 45%, he may need a big party as a coalition partner and could come under pressure to resign.][] The official election results indicate that all votes have been counted and are in the process of being verified. President Cyril Ramaphosa's future is in doubt after a disappointing South African election.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains selective reporting and emotional manipulation. The author focuses on the ANC's loss of support and the return of Jacob Zuma, implying that these are the primary reasons for South Africa's election results. However, he fails to mention other significant factors such as voter turnout or competition from other parties. Additionally, the author uses emotional language to describe Zuma's impact on the election and his potential influence in coalition politics. This manipulates readers' emotions and creates a biased perspective.
    • Mr Zuma infused his campaign with Zulu nationalism, invoking memories of the nation’s founder, King Shaka.
    • Reuters South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma, 82, is back with a vengeance.
    • The ANC was once a revered liberation movement etched in the hearts of South Africans, but after three decades in power it has become synonymous with corruption and bad governance.
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The article contains several fallacies. It commits the ad hominem fallacy by focusing on the personal characteristics of President Cyril Ramaphosa, describing him as weak and indecisive. The author also engages in a false dichotomy by presenting only two options for the ANC's future coalition partners, ignoring other possible scenarios. Additionally, there are instances of inflammatory rhetoric, such as referring to the opposition as 'the political wildcard' and describing the potential ANC-EFF coalition as potentially 'spooking the business community and markets'. Finally, there is an example of an appeal to authority when citing the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and News24 website's projections for the ANC's final vote.
    • The ANC looks set to lose its parliamentary majority... heralding the end of the party’s decades-long domination of South African politics.
    • President Ramaphosa released Mr Zuma after he served only three months of his sentence in an attempt to placate him and his angry supporters.
    • The author describes President Cyril Ramaphosa as weak and indecisive:
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98%

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Official election results: A portent of what is to come

News24 Natasha Marrian Friday, 31 May 2024 12:57
  • Unique Points
    • The official election results show that over 7.7 million votes had been captured, representing 55.19%.
    • , The official election results indicate that all votes have been counted and are in the process of being verified.
    • The governing party, ANC, is projected to receive just 40% of the votes.
    • The ANC’s support stands at 41.9% in the official results.
    • Jacob Zuma’s Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has received 11.3% of the votes.
    • The EFF holds 9.5% of the votes in the official results.
    • The IFP has received 2.7% of the votes in the official results.
    • The Patriotic Alliance (PA) is set to enter Parliament for the first time with 2.6% of the votes.
    • ActionSA has received 1.1% of the votes in the official results.
    • In Gauteng, ANC’s support stands at 35%, DA at 28.5%, EFF at 12.3%, MK Party at 10.3% and ActionSA at 3%.
    • In KwaZulu-Natal, the MK Party holds 43.9% of the votes, ANC has 18.9%, IFP has 15.4%, DA has 14.8%, and EFF holds 2.4%.
    • In the Western Cape, DA’s support stands at 52.8%, ANC’s at 20.4%.
    • In the Eastern Cape, ANC’s support stands at 65.8%, DA’s at 12.4%, EFF at 9.6% and UDM holds 2.8%.
    • The ANC took a massive knock in Mpumalanga, standing at 49.8% of the votes.
    • ANC remains in the lead in Limpopo, Free State and North West but its support indicates a slight decline.
    • IEC results indicate that all votes have been counted and are being verified with 100% likely to be published by Saturday morning.
  • Accuracy
    • The ANC's support stands at 41.9% in the official results.
    • Former President Jacob Zuma’s Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has received 11.3% of the votes.
  • Deception (100%)
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South Africa election results live: ANC short of majority after 60% votes

Al Jazeera Media Network Umut Uras Friday, 31 May 2024 12:58
  • Unique Points
    • The African National Congress (ANC) party is leading in the South African elections with over 60% of the votes counted.
    • The ANC party is falling short of a majority, currently sitting at under 42%.
  • Accuracy
    • ]The African National Congress (ANC) party is leading in the South African elections with over 60% of the votes counted.[
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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