South Africa’s ANC <strong>May Lose</strong> Majority, Initial Projection Shows

Stocks Drop

Bonds Decline

Rand Pares Losses

8.5% of Votes Counted

Vote Count Jumps

Catch-Up

Rand Lower

Post-Election Scenarios

Link to IEC Results Dashboard

How Vote Counting Works

Opposition DA Criticizes IEC Handling of Voting Process

Polls Close; Voters in Line Can Still Cast Ballots

First Results Expected to Come in Later Than Usual: IEC Chief

Turnout Expected to Exceed 2019 Vote

Polls Experiencing Late Voter Surge: IEC

Voters’ Roll Machine Problems

Turnout May Surpass 2019

Key Events

South Africa’s ANC May Lose Majority, Initial Projection Shows

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