Screenshot of President Cyril Ramaphosa giving a speech from YouTube video, ‘Cyril Ramaphosa reelected as South Africa president for second term‘ by Associated Press. Fair use. The May 29 elections in South Africa marked a historic turning point as the ruling African National Congress (ANC) failed to secure the necessary majority for the first time. Garnering just over 40 percent of the vote, the ANC fell short of the crucial threshold of just over 50 percent needed to govern independently. This outcome compelled the party to form a coalition government, signaling a significant shift in electo…