President Cyril Ramaphosa Urges Political Unity as ANC Loses Majority in Historic Election Upset
In the wake of South Africa’s landmark election, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed to the country’s political parties to put aside their differences and collaborate for the betterment of the nation.
This call for unity comes as the final election results confirmed that the African National Congress (ANC) has lost its majority for the first time since coming to power in 1994.
The ANC, once led by Nelson Mandela and hailed as Africa’s oldest liberation movement, suffered its worst electoral performance in three decades. The party secured 40.2% of the vote, a significant decline from its 57.5% share in the 2019 parliamentary election.
Voters expressed their discontent with the country’s persistent challenges, including high unemployment, income inequality, and frequent power outages, by significantly reducing their support for the ANC. As the country navigates this new political landscape, President Ramaphosa’s appeal for unity and cooperation takes on heightened significance.
