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South Africa's second largest political party says an education bill that would give the government more control over white minority language schools is a threat to the country’s new government of national unity

South Africa’s primary agriculture sector accounts for nearly 3% of GDP and about 8% when considering the value of agro-processing. But it can contribute even more to economic growth that delivers benefits fairly across society and creates jobs.

As the new government includes parties neutral about Israel’s war on Gaza, ANC insists it will still support Palestine.

Leader gets second term after winning vote just hours after ANC and Democratic Alliance agreed coalition deal

As South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urges unity and open dialogue about the upcoming coalition, former President Jacob Zuma boycotted the results ceremony. Despite finishing third, Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has refused to acknowledge the results. However, the party may still hold significant influence over the country's future.

After South Africa’s 29 May election, the African National Congress has lost the electoral majority it held for 30 years, but remains the party with the highest number of seats in parliament. This makes it a key partner in the formation of a coalition government.

Collapse in support means ANC may not reach 50% vote share needed to rule alone. Which parties are contenders for coalition?

Ex-president’s uMkhonto we Sizwe party erodes vote share of African National Congress, which has been in power for three decades

Ballot counting was under way Thursday after South Africans queued long into the night to vote in a watershed election that could spell the end of the ANC's 30-year-old unchallenged majority.