Elections 2024: Ramaphosa and Malema, the biggest losers and here’s why

Simon Nare

Without any doubt the biggest loser in the 2024 National General Elections is none other than President Cyril Ramaphosa who will go down in history as the ANC leader who dragged the party support to 40% in South Africa.

With 99.57% votes counted, the ANC was leading with 40.20% followed by DA at 21.79% and MK Party lying third with 14.60%. A deal with either DA or MK would see the ANC forming a government but this will come at a cost.  

Ramaphosa’s future also hangs in the balance as reports are circling that the party’s officials are due to meet to discuss the dismal election performance and his future as party leader. 

It is also rumored that even though ANC first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane has publicly come out batting for Ramaphosa at the Results Operating Center, knives are already out for their president.

The MK Party