Current leader
Cyril Ramaphosa
South Africa
- President
- Political Leader
- ANC
President of South Africa
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Current National Leadership
Governing Parties
South Africa
- Political Party
Current status: Active · Governing
Current leader: Cyril Ramaphosa
National Assembly: 159 of 400 seats (2024 election)
Last verified: October 8, 2026
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- Political Party
Current status: Active · Coalition member (government)
Current leader: Geordin Hill-Lewis
National Assembly: 87 of 400 seats (2024 election)
Last verified: October 8, 2026
View Party →South Africa
- Political Party
Current status: Active · Coalition member (government)
Current leader: Pieter Groenewald
National Assembly: 6 of 400 seats (2024 election)
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- Political Party
Current status: Active · Coalition member (government)
Current leader: Velenkosini Hlabisa
National Assembly: 17 of 400 seats (2024 election)
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South Africa
- Political Party
Current status: Active · Opposition
Current leader: Julius Malema
National Assembly: 39 of 400 seats (2024 election)
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View Party →South Africa
- Political Party
Current status: Active · Opposition
Current leader: Jacob Zuma
National Assembly: 58 of 400 seats (2024 election)
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Elections
| Election | Party | Candidate | Vote share | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 South African general election | ANC | — | 40.2% | 159 of 400 |
| 2024 South African general election | DA | — | 21.8% | 87 of 400 |
Sourced historical results only — no predictions.
Political System
Multi-party system · Parliamentary republic (President elected by Parliament)
After the ANC lost its majority in 2024, ten parties formed a Government of National Unity, including the ANC, DA, IFP, Patriotic Alliance and Freedom Front Plus.
Legislature: Parliament: National Assembly (400) and National Council of Provinces
Elections: last 29 May 2024
Last verified: October 8, 2026 · Source
Latest Verified Changes
- African National Congress: President Cyril Ramaphosa — verified October 8, 2026
- Democratic Alliance: Federal Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis — verified October 8, 2026