South Africa's election on May 29 could bring momentous change, with polls suggesting the ruling African National Congress is likely to lose its majority after 30 years in power. The following are key facts about the ANC and rival parties,

A fund manager at South Africa’s largest investment firm believes there’s a low probability that the ruling African National Congress will coalesce with leftist parties after this month’s elections should it fail to get a national majority.

The 2024 elections may be the tipping point that enables opposition parties to portray themselves as viable contenders in forming a national coalition government.

An alliance of South African opposition parties can win a May 29 election and would bring significant change after 30 years of African National Congress (ANC) government, the chairperson of the talks that led to the alliance being formed said on Wednesday.