South Africa's ANC Faces Historic Election Crisis

South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has lost its majority for the first time since the end of apartheid, leading to coalition negotiations and casting doubt on President Cyril Ramaphosa's future. The ANC's decline is attributed to deteriorating public services and rising crime, compounded by the rise of Jacob Zuma's uMKhonto we Sizwe (MK) party. Analysts suggest that Ramaphosa may face pressure to resign, and potential coalitions with either the Democratic Alliance or a national unity government are being considered to stabilize governance.