Overview of Election Results
As of Friday, May 31, 2024, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has processed close to 63% of the votes from the National and Provincial Election. The African National Congress (ANC) is currently leading with 3,634,911 votes, which accounts for 41.94% of the total votes counted so far.
Leading Parties by Vote Count
- African National Congress (ANC): 3,634,911 votes (41.94%)
- Democratic Alliance (DA): 1,990,979 votes (22.97%)
- uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party: 1,010,680 votes (11.66%)
- Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): 824,597 votes (9.52%)
- Patriotic Alliance (PA): 227,174 votes (2.62%)
These percentages are reflective of the ongoing vote tallying process, with the ANC maintaining a significant lead but falling short of a majority.
The voter turnout stands at 58.69%, just below the 60% mark, with larger voting stations still processing their results.
Counting and Verification Process
The IEC has nearly completed the counting procedures, with only a few voting stations still tallying votes as of 3 PM on Thursday. The results compilation involves several steps to ensure accuracy and transparency:
- Scanning: Each result slip is scanned to create an image.
- Double-Blind Capture: Each result slip is captured twice independently.
- Auditing: Independent auditors review each result slip.
Additionally, the entire results system has been externally audited and verified by participating political parties.
Implications for the ANC
With nearly 60% of the votes counted, the ANC is in the lead but has not secured a majority. Should this trend continue, the ANC will need to form a coalition with other parties to govern effectively.
Conclusion
The 2024 National and Provincial Elections are a pivotal moment for South Africa. The ANC leads with a significant portion of the vote, followed by the DA and the newly prominent MK Party.
