Johannesburg, South Africa CNN —Early results from South Africa’s election suggest the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party could lose its majority for the first time in 30 years.
With results in from 13% of polling stations at 10 a.m. local time, support for the ANC stood at 42.5%.
In past elections, results from rural areas – where the ANC has major strongholds – have come in later, boosting results for the party.
South Africa’s electoral commission has seven days to declare the final results by law.
This year, the commission has set Sunday, June 2, as the final results day.
Persons:
Jacob Zuma, Zuma, Cyril Ramaphosa –
Organizations:
South Africa CNN, National Congress, ANC, Democratic Alliance, Fighters, ANC –, CSIR, Independent, EFF, weSizwe Party, South
Locations:
Johannesburg, South Africa, –, KwaZulu, Natal, Durban