As votes trickled in, the power and influence of the African National Congress, which has led the country for 30 years, appeared to be waning.
South Africans Turn Away from A.N.C. in Early Election Results
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As votes trickled in, the power and influence of the African National Congress, which has led the country for 30 years, appeared to be waning.