Zuma's New Party Shakes Up South African Elections, ANC Faces Major Losses
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Former President Jacob Zuma's new uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MK) is poised for significant gains in South Africa's general elections, challenging the long-dominant African National Congress (ANC). With the MK leading in KwaZulu Natal and securing about 15% of the national vote, the ANC faces its worst performance since 1994 and may need to form a coalition government to stay in power. The results reflect widespread dissatisfaction with the ANC's governance, marked by economic inequality, corruption, and high unemployment.
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