The 2024 South African general elections have marked a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. For the first time in 30 years, the African National Congress (ANC) has lost its majority, signaling a new era in South Africa’s democracy. This election has been a focal point for many, reflecting the changing sentiments and concerns of the South African populace.
The ANC, a party synonymous with the end of apartheid and the leadership of Nelson Mandela, has seen a decrease in support to around 40% of the national vote. The Democratic Alliance (DA) follows with approximately 21.81% support, and a new player, M.K., has emerged with 14.59%. These results suggest a diversifying political field and a move away from a single-party dominance that has characterized the nation’s governance since the end of apartheid.
South African Election Results Implications
The implications of these results are profound. They indicate a call for change from the electorate, reflecting on issues such as economic challenges, governance, and social policies. The ANC’s decline in majority may lead to a coalition government, which could bring together diverse viewpoints and potentially foster a more inclusive approach to policymaking.
South African Election Results
Here’s the full results from the 2024 elections:
| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC | 6,459,683 | 40.18% | 73 |
| Democratic Alliance (DA) | 3,505,735 | 21.81% | 42 |
| Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) | 2,344,309 | 14.58% | 31 |
| Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) | 1,529,961 | 9.52% | 17 |
| Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) | 618,207 | 3.85% | 8 |
| Patriotic Alliance (PA) | 330,425 | 2.06% | 5 |
| Vryheidsfront Plus (VF PLUS) | 218,850 | 1.36% | 4 |
| ActionSA | 192,373 | 1.2% | 4 |
| African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) | 96,575 | 0.6% | 3 |
| United Democratic Movement (UDM) | 78,448 | 0.49% | 2 |
| Rise Mzansi | 67,975 | 0.42% | 1 |
| Build One South Africa (BOSA) | 65,912 | 0.41% | 2 |
| African Transformation Movement (ATM) | 63,554 | 0.4% | 2 |
| Al Jama-Ah | 39,067 | 0.24% | 2 |
| National Coloured Congress (CCC) | 37,422 | 0.23% | 1 |
| Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) | 36,716 | 0.23% | 1 |
| United Africans Transformation (UAT) | 35,679 | 0.22% | 1 |
| GOOD | 29,501 | 0.18% | 1 |
| #HOPE4SA | 27,206 | 0.17% | 0 |
| Allied Movement for Change (AM4C) | 22,055 | 0.14% | 0 |
| United Independent Movement (UIM) | 20,003 | 0.12% | 0 |
| African Independent Congress (AIC) | 19,900 | 0.12% | 0 |
| National Freedom Party (NFP) | 19,397 | 0.12% | 0 |
| Azanian People’s Organisation (AZAPO) | 19,048 | 0.12% | 0 |
| African Congress for Transformation (ACT) | 18,354 | 0.11% | 0 |
| African Heart Congress (AHC) | 16,306 | 0.1% | 0 |
| Congress of the People (COPE) | 14,177 | 0.09% | 0 |
| African People’s Convention (APC) | 13,195 | 0.08% | 0 |
| Africa Restoration Alliance (ARA) | 11,108 | 0.07% | 0 |
| Forum 4 Service Delivery (F4SD) | 11,077 | 0.07% | 0 |
| Democratic Liberal Congress (DLC) | 10,904 | 0.07% | 0 |
| Alliance of Citizens for Change (A.C.C.) | 9,336 | 0.06% | 0 |
| Action Alliance Development Party (AADP) | 7,802 | 0.05% | 0 |
| Conservatives in Action (CIASA) | 7,424 | 0.05% | 0 |
| South African Royal Kingdoms Organization (SARKO) | 6,685 | 0.04% | 0 |
| Northern Cape Communities Movement (NCCM) | 6,629 | 0.04% | 0 |
| People’s Movement for Change (PMC) | 5,539 | 0.03% | 0 |
| Abantu Batho Congress (ABC) | 5,531 | 0.03% | 0 |
| Economic Liberators Forum South Africa (ELF-SA) | 5,408 | 0.03% | 0 |
| Organic Humanity Movement (OHM) | 5,241 | 0.03% | 0 |
| African Content Movement (ACM) | 5,107 | 0.03% | 0 |
| Sizwe Ummah Nation (SUN) | 5,016 | 0.03% | 0 |
| South African Rainbow Alliance (SARA) | 4,796 | 0.03% | 0 |
| African People’s Movement (APEMO) | 4,601 | 0.03% | 0 |
| Able Leadership (AL) | 3,867 | 0.02% | 0 |
| Referendum Party (RP) | 3,834 | 0.02% | 0 |
| All Citizens Party (ACP) | 3,693 | 0.02% | 0 |
| Africa Africans Reclaim (AAR) | 3,371 | 0.02% | 0 |
| Citizans | 2,992 | 0.02% | 0 |
| Xiluva | 2,592 | 0.02% | 0 |
| African Movement Congress | 2,141 | 0.01% | 0 |
| Free Democrats | 1,992 | 0.01% | 0 |
The Outlook After Elections
As South Africa processes these results, the global community watches closely. The outcome of these elections not only shapes the future of South Africa but also serves as a testament to the strength and evolution of democracy in the African continent.
For more detailed information and live updates, the IEC official election results dashboard is a comprehensive resource for understanding the nuances of this pivotal election.