This came after the African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years since ending apartheid in 1994. The situation forced it to partner with the opposition Democratic Alliance, once considered ANC's fiercest rival.
This marks the end of the African National Congress' (ANC) three-decade dominance after the landmark vote in 1994, which freed South Africa from apartheid and made Nelson Mandela the President. Voters had been frustrated with over joblessness, inequality and power shortages, among other issues.
Zuma faces the allegations of corruption as his links in recent years to a wealthy India-born Gupta family is believed to have influenced the government.
Johannesburg, Dec 18: South Africa's ruling African National Congress on Tuesday re-elected President Jacob Zuma as the party chief with a thumping majority, effectively paving the way for him to retain the presidency until 2017
Johannesburg, Nov 9: A minority rights body in South Africa has charged firebrand youth wing leader Julius Malema of the country's ruling African National Congress with making derogatory remarks against Indians. The South African Minority
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