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African National Congress

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Last verified: October 8, 2026

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About

Largest party in the Government of National Unity formed in 2024 after it lost its outright majority.

Commonly described as:Social democraticCentre-left

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Representation

National legislature: National Assembly: 159 of 400 seats (2024 election)
Government status: Governing

Coalitions and alliances

Government of National Unity · Governing coalition since June 14, 2024
Multi-party government formed after the 2024 election, including the ANC, DA, IFP, Patriotic Alliance and Freedom Front Plus among others.
Members: ANC, DA, IFP, FF+

Election results

Election	Candidate	Vote share	Seats
2024 South African general election	—	40.2%	159 of 400

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Associated officeholders

Current leader

Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa

President
Political Leader
ANC

President of South Africa

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Former prominent leaders and members

JZJacob Zuma 🇿🇦 Leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party · MK JMJulius Malema 🇿🇦 President of the Economic Freedom Fighters · EFF NMNelson Mandela 🇿🇦 Former President of South Africa · ANC

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