South Africa election – ANC forced to seek coalition partners after 30 years in power | BBC News

In South Africa the National African Congress – the party once led by Nelson Mandela – has had its worst election result since it came to power with the collapse of Apartheid three decades ago.

It heralds the start of a new political era in which the ANC will have to seek coalition partners and share power.

Among the reasons for the ANC losing political support is the high cost of living, unemployment and crime. There’s also anger at widespread corruption.

Many black South Africans are asking why the end of white-minority rule has not led to a transformation in their economic conditions and living standards.

Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Barbara Plett Usher in Johannesburg.

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