Jacob Zuma’s new party, MK, secured 12% of the vote.
- Current Standings: With over 60% of the votes counted, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is in the lead but is falling short of a majority, necessary to win the election outright. The ANC currently holds 41.9% of the vote, a significant drop from the 57.5% they secured in the 2019 election.
- Other Parties: The Democratic Alliance is in second place, while former President Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party is in third with 11.8% of the vote.
- Potential Coalition: If the ANC fails to secure more than 50%, it will need to form a coalition government with other parties to maintain power.
- Expert Opinions:
- Oscar van Heerden, a researcher and author, noted that Zuma’s MK party has significantly impacted the ANC’s vote share, attracting those seeking more radical policies.
- Politics professor Siphamandla Zondi commented that the MK has “eaten into the ANC’s vote.”
- Voter Sentiment: According to a survey by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), 63% of voters believe their vote makes a difference, and 92% said the elections were fair. However, 11% reported waiting longer than an hour to vote.
- Official Results: Final results are expected by Sunday.
Sanusha Naidu from the Institute for Global Dialogue remarked from the election results headquarters in Johannesburg, highlighting the significant messages emerging from the current voting trends and the broader implications for South Africa’s political landscape.
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