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The African National Congress recorded its worst-ever result in South Africa's election, securing about 30% of the vote, according to France 24. President Cyril Ramaphosa said the verdict must be respected, while the party's secretary-general called the outcome catastrophic. BBC World reported the worst-ever result and Ramaphosa's call for acceptance of the outcome. Coalition talks are now looming as the ANC absorbs the setback. The available reports did not give seat numbers or details of which parties could form a coalition.