A guide to what's next for South Africa in unprecedented coalition talks

South Africa has a 30-year history of democratic rule under five elected ANC presidents, but has never previously seen the party fail to win an absolute majority CAPE TOWN: South Africa's election has decided little, other than the African National Congress that liberated the country from apartheid in 1994 has lost its 30-year majority.

Here's a guide to some of the key figures and what might be coming next as South Africa enters uncharted territory. Another option for the ANC is to join with one or both of the two other main opposition parties, the uMkhonto weSizwe party, or MK party, and the Economic Freedom Fighters. That could be damaging for South Africa's image with foreign investors given MK and the EFF have both pledged to nationalize South Africa's important gold and platinum mines and the central bank.

Former South African President Jacob Zuma gestures after voting during the South African elections, in Nkandla, South Africa May 29, 2024. Zuma was the leader of the ANC and president of South Africa until he was replaced by Ramaphosa in both positions. They've become fierce rivals. Zuma, who is 82, was the wildcard of this election after only announcing his political comeback in December.

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