World | South Africa ANC Misses Two-Thirds Majority Final results clear the way for Zuma presidency By Evann Gastaldo Posted Apr 25, 2009 10:10 AM CDT Copied African National Congress presidential candidate Jacob Zuma, fourth from right, reacts, outside ANC headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday April 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) The African National Congress easily won South Africa’s general election as predicted, but it failed to get a two-thirds majority that would have given it greater muscle, BBC reports. The ANC received 65.9% of approximately 17 million votes, putting Jacob Zuma in line to be president. A two-thirds majority would have allowed the ANC to change the constitution and enact major legislation unchallenged—and possibly protect Zuma from corruption charges. “It is a joyous if not an outright emotional day for the ANC,” said the party’s provincial secretary, glossing over a 4-point drop in support from the last election. Read These Next US deports more than 100 Iranians. Tossed beers, hostile fans take the spotlight at Ryder Cup. North Carolina shooting suspect once walked the red carpet. Skydivers leap from plane 2 minutes before fatal crash. Report an error