Weakened ANC faces coalition conundrum after election slump
In a historic twist for South Africa's democratic landscape, the African National Congress (ANC) finds itself seeking coalition partners after a significant shortfall in last week's national election. With scenarios of uncertainty looming, including potential leadership changes and intricate coalition negotiations, the ANC faces critical decisions. From potential alliances with the Democratic Alliance to the Economic Freedom Fighters, the political landscape is poised for unprecedented shifts, challenging the ANC's traditional dominance.
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By Anait Miridzhanian, Joe Bavier
For the first time in South Africa's democratic era, the African National Congress (ANC) will have to seek one or more coalition partners to govern with after it fell well short of a majority in last week's national election.
Here are scenarios of what could happen next in South Africa and which parties the ANC might partner with:
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