South Africa faces uncertain post-election future

Significance A national coalition government may therefore be necessary, although whether this will be between the ANC and several smaller parties, or whether the ANC will need to forge an unlikely alliance with one of its main rivals, remains uncertain. Impacts Although there are some risks, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal, the elections should be largely peaceful. Coalitions may be necessary at the provincial level too, and may also prove complicated, particularly in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Even in the best-case scenario, creating new momentum for reform and growth will remain a major challenge.