South Africa's election on May 29 could bring momentous change, with polls suggesting the ruling African National Congress is likely to lose its majority after 30 years in power. The following are key facts about the ANC and rival parties,

A fund manager at South Africa’s largest investment firm believes there’s a low probability that the ruling African National Congress will coalesce with leftist parties after this month’s elections should it fail to get a national majority.

South Africa prepares for its most important elections since the ANC took power in 1994. Markets are on edge, weighing the potential of a major shift in power dynamics, but coalition building could help ease concerns and settle the rand,

Former South African President Jacob Zuma is facing an attempt to oust him from leadership positions in his new party, state broadcaster SABC reported on Tuesday, three weeks before an election in which he is expected to attract significant support.