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Senior officials of the Democratic Alliance (DA), the main opposition party, are scheduled to meet on Monday to determine their stance. Meanwhile, the top leadership of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) held talks on Friday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa and senior party officials met in Johannesburg on Thursday to discuss strategies for forming a new government.
This move comes as the party attempts to navigate the complex political landscape created by the election results.
The unprecedented coalition talks are now set to begin to chart a way forward for Africa’s most industrialized economy.
This outcome leaves the center-left ANC facing a critical decision on whether to form a coalition with the centrist opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA).
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, addressing the media on Sunday, made it clear that Ramaphosa's leadership is non-negotiable.
MK is currently disputing some of the election results in KwaZulu-Natal, hoping a recount will secure them an outright majority and eliminate the need for a coalition government.
With more than 97% of votes counted, the ANC had just over 40%, a significant decline from its previous dominance.
With 60% of the votes counted, the long-time ruling ANC holds just under 42% of the vote.
With more than 50% of voting districts counted, the ANC leads with 42% of the vote, followed by the Democratic Alliance (DA) with 23%.
With results from just over 11% of voting districts counted, the ANC is leading with 43%, followed by the Democratic Alliance (DA) with 26%.
The polls were open for 14 hours at more than 23,000 stations across the country's nine provinces.
Despite being Africa’s most advanced economy, South Africa grapples with severe socioeconomic issues, including one of the world's highest unemployment rates at 32%.
While South Africans may be eager to express their dissatisfaction with the ANC, a coalition government may not easily address the country's significant issues, such as high unemployment and inequality.
While the ANC remains in power in 2024, it faces mounting discontent due to high levels of unemployment and poverty, which may prompt a majority of South Africans to consider other parties this week.
