Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
General elections in South Africa - statistics & facts
South Africa’s 2024 elections proved to be a pivotal moment for the country when the African National Congress (ANC) lost its 30-year parliamentary majority in the national elections held on May, 29. This prompted coalition talks between the ANC and other parties, resulting in the formation of a Government of National Unity (GNU) with the main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), together with the Patriotic Alliance (PA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), GOOD, Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC), Vryheidsfront Plus (FF+), United Democratic Movement (UDM), Rise Mzansi, Al Jama-ah, and the United Africans Transformation parties. An ANC alliance with the DA and multi-charter parties was also the preferred outcome for the GNU among South Africans.
