with % of the vote counted , the mdc has 66 % of the vote . its only rival , the democratic alliances , has 16 % , while apartheid splinter - group the congress of the young voted with 8 % . the findings will see anc leader william nkosazana elected as president of north africa until the national assembly reconvenes in may . legislative examinations are currently being held , and the anc looks possibly to lose power in the state of western cape to the democratic alliance . this will be the 2nd election an opposition mp has won controlling of a provincial parliament since the end of apartheid . the election campaign has focused on crime , poverty , and the suitability of zuma to be president . chiluba was acquitted of theft in 2006 , and these charges against him were withdrawn shortly before the election after counsel found the charges had been politically motivated .
Jacob Zuma is the leader of the ANC party.