Democratic Alliance

A guide to South African political parties

With 13 parties represented in Parliament, South Africa has a vibrant multiparty political system. While the African National Congress is in the majority, opposition parties remain robust and vocal. Here's a quick rundown of South African party politics.

Baleka Mbete appointed Speaker of Parliament

ANC chairperson Baleka Mbete was elected Speaker during the the first sitting of South Africa's fifth democratic Parliament in Cape Town on Wednesday. This followed the swearing in of 400 new Members of Parliament, representing 13 political parties.

Parliament elects Zuma President of South Africa

Jacob Zuma was elected unopposed as President of South Africa by Members of Parliament in the National Assembly in Cape Town on Wednesday. He will take the oath of office at the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Saturday.

Parliament elects Zuma President of South Africa

Jacob Zuma was elected unopposed as President of South Africa by Members of Parliament in the National Assembly in Cape Town on Wednesday. He will take the oath of office at the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Saturday.

New govt will drive inclusive economic growth: Zuma

The new African National Congress government will use its election mandate to implement policies in line with the National Development Plan (NDP) in order to further improve the quality of life of all South Africans, especially the poor, President-elect Jacob Zuma pledged on the weekend.

New govt will drive inclusive economic growth: Zuma

The new African National Congress government will use its election mandate to implement policies in line with the National Development Plan (NDP) in order to further improve the quality of life of all South Africans, especially the poor, President-elect Jacob Zuma pledged on the weekend.

Election 2014: ANC wins with 62% majority

The African National Congress has been declared the winner of South Africa's 2014 general election, after securing 62.1% of the national vote. The Democratic Alliance increased its support nationally to 22.2%, while newcomers the Economic Freedom Fighters won 6.3% of the vote.

Three new parties for South Africa’s Parliament

With counting in South Africa's national election over 96% complete by 11am on Friday, three new political parties - the Economic Freedom Fighters, the National Freedom Party and the African Independent Congress - are set to take up seats in the country's Parliament.

Three new parties for South Africa’s Parliament

With counting in South Africa's national election over 96% complete by 11am on Friday, three new political parties - the Economic Freedom Fighters, the National Freedom Party and the African Independent Congress - are set to take up seats in the country's Parliament.

Election 2014: over 95% of votes counted

With just over 95% of votes cast having been counted by 9am on Friday, the second day of counting in South Africa's fifth democratic election, the African National Congress (ANC) was in a commanding position nationally, having secured 62.4% of the vote.