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To analyze the historic 2024 South African election and its implications for coalition governance and party dynamics.

May 24, 2026Open Access

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Election analysis of South Africa’s 2024 government formation, exploring coalitions and electoral dynamics.

To analyze the historic 2024 South African election and its implications for coalition governance and party dynamics.
Detailed examination of election campaigns for major political parties.
Analysis of voter participation and electoral results on both national and provincial levels.
Comparison of the Government of National Unity formation to past coalition experiences.
The African National Congress lost its majority for the first time, leading to a coalition government.
Significant rise of Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto we Sizwe Party noted, affecting party dynamics.
Prospects for the Government of National Unity's survival discussed with potential long-term implications.

Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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