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South African national election of 2024
May 1, 2026 3:39 PM

  South Africa is holding national and provincial elections on May 29, 2024. Significantly, this year marks the 30th anniversary of the country’s 1994 election, which was the first to be held after the fall of legislated apartheid and the first to be held by universal suffrage. The national election promises to be the toughest one yet for the African National Congress (ANC), the ruling party since 1994. The party faces multiple challenges in its quest to retain a majority in the National Assembly and to secure another term for Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa, and there is a strong possibility that a ...(100 of 1610 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!

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