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WATCH | Governing party loses majority, IEC to release official results on Sunday

Sunday 02 June 2024 - 06:30am
Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officials gather to collect voting materials at the Ntolwane Primary School polling station in Nkandla, on May 29, 2024, during South Africa’s general election.

Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officials gather to collect voting materials at the Ntolwane Primary School polling station in Nkandla, on May 29, 2024, during South Africa’s general election. 

 

 

 

JOHANNESBURG - The Independent Electoral Commission says official election results will be announced on Sunday.

This is despite various political parties raising objections to the commission's early results.

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At the same time, with more than 99%  of the votes already counted, and the ANC failing to get an outright majority, the country is set for a coalition government.

The governing party has also lost power in KwaZulu-Natal and their support in Gauteng has dropped to a projected 35%.

With just 40% of the national vote, the ANC is faced with the daunting task of finding a suitable coalition partner.

Faith Daniels and Silindelo Masikane have the details in the video above.

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