South Africans participated in a highly competitive election that could see the African National Congress (ANC) lose its majority for the first time in 30 years. High unemployment, frequent power blackouts, and corruption drove many voters towards opposition parties. Over 27 million voters are registered for the crucial election.
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South Africans participated in a highly competitive election, with indications that the long-dominant African National Congress (ANC) could lose its parliamentary majority. High voter turnout, driven by issues like unemployment, crime, and corruption, marked the event. The ANC may need to ally with smaller parties to govern effectively.
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The Russian rouble
strengthened slightly against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday. By 0715 GMT, the rouble was 0.23% higher at
88.42 to the dollar after trading in a range of 88.358.