South African voters queued -- many of them for hours -- to cast their ballots on Wednesday in a landmark general election that leaves the
ruling
With opposition challenges from both the left and right, unemployment and crime at near record levels and a new generation growing up with no memory of the struggle against white-minority rule, the ruling party may lose its absolute majority and be forced to share power. After voting, President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is seeking re-election, said: “I have no doubt whatsoever in my heart of hearts that the people will once again invest confidence in the ANC to continue leading this country.”
“We’re honestly in need of change in this country and I think that is why the queues are so long,” she said. “I’m not giving up, we need to see the change.” ruling
Independent Electoral Commission President Cyril Ramaphosa Safrica - Vote
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