The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is still expected to officially release the general election results. However, preliminary results already reveal significant changes in the political landscape.
Notably, the African National Congress (ANC) is projected to lose approximately 70 seats in the National Assembly.
In the 6th Parliament, the ANC held a strong majority with 230 seats. This was based on receiving 57.5% of the votes. The current preliminary results show a drastic decline, with the ANC securing just over 40% of the votes.
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This translates to around 160 seats in the National Assembly, a sharp decrease from their previous standing.
Various new political parties have emerged and made significant gains after contesting elections for the first time. Their impact has been substantial, contributing to the ANC’s loss in seats.
These new entrants are reshaping the political dynamics, reflecting the electorate’s shifting preferences and priorities.
These preliminary results mark what is expected to be watershed elections since the dawn of democracy in South Africa. The ANC’s loss of approximately 70 seats in the National Assembly is indicative of a changing political environment.
As the official results are awaited, the implications for future governance and political strategies in South Africa will become clearer.
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