The African National Congress, the party that has ruled South Africa since the end of apartheid, is facing historic losses as results stream in from this week's crucial nationwide local elections.
In a stern rebuke to the party that came into power in 1994 with Nelson Mandela at its helm, South Africans are voting for change in large numbers.
The ANC even lost its seat in the stronghold of Nelson Mandela Bay, with all votes now counted showing a victory for the opposition Democratic Alliance there. However, the party will need to form a coalition to govern.
Across the country, the ANC has maintained a majority of support with strong showings in rural areas, but it has slipped below the key bellwether of 60% on the national stage.
In Johannesburg and Pretoria, the ANC and Democratic Alliance are neck and neck, according to early results released Thursday.
Final results are expected later Friday. At the last general election in 2014, the ANC took more than 60% of the vote.
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