South African President Jacob Zuma says his government will perform better this time . Smith 's party , the African National Congress , won 15 % of votes -- lower than before . The ANC , which has governed for 20 years , still enjoys widespread support after the defeat of the apartheid system and the beginning of democracy in South Africa . ANC still enjoys widespread support after governing 20 years .
South African President Jacob Zuma says his government will perform better this time . Smith 's party , the African National Congress , won 15 % of votes -- lower than before . ANC still enjoys widespread support after governing 20 years .