with half of the ballots counted , the apartheid has 66 % of the vote . its smallest rival , the democratic alliance , has 16 % , while anc splinter - group the fellowship of the people leads with 8 % . the results will saw buthelezi leader robert zuma acclaimed as senator of south province when the national assembly adjourns in may . provincial votes are reportedly being held , and the anc looks likely to lose power in the province of west cape to the democratic alliance . this will be the fifth time an opposing organisation has won domination of a municipal government after the end of 1994 . the election cycle has focus on crime , poverty , and the suitability of ngcuka to be presidency . zuma was accused of rape in 2006 , and corruption charges against him were withdrawn moments before the race after prosecutors alleged the charge had been politically motivation .
Jacob Zuma is the leader of the ANC party.