Analysts say South Africa’s election won’t be business as usual for the African National Congress

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Published 2024-05-27
The African National Congress has been governing South Africa since 1994, when Nelson Mandela was elected president following the end of apartheid. But as voters get ready to go to the polls on May 29, the party known for its opposition to apartheid faces dissatisfaction from some citizens.

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All Comments (21)
  • @businessinaction
    We need to reverse all the injustice from those terrible Leaders we are tired.
  • @BlackDoveNYC
    I hope for the best for South Africa. Even though I understand I had hoped that the ANC would have been forced into a coalition government at least 20 years ago. Often South Africans (particularly white South Africans) claim that they are corrupt that is a rather lazy critique of the party and the government. Unfortunately most if not all nations have a certain degree of corruption the ANC’s problem has always been poor to no execution. They often know and put into place proper if not good policies but then they don’t follow through. And instead of holding those responsible accountable they just let them stay until they are pushed out due to the public outcry. My hope is that a coalition government will at least hold those appointed accountable. South Africa should be at least three times wealthier than it is and the majority Black population should be at least solidly middle class using international standards. Quite frankly if the infrastructure (including human capital) is dealt with that would accrue significant benefits within a few years. Call me an optimist but I think the people will work it out.
  • @xnxo7237
    If anc gets less than 45% Mr Ankole will be history.
  • @hensonorr4319
    I love the policies of the eff they could bring serious changes for the majority in South africa
  • @mrbushlied7742
    Cape Town is my favourite holiday destination. I've been there 9 times over the past two decades. However, I wouldn't visit Cape Town now due to load shedding.
  • @mzwandilemahlaba5029
    Nomatter what you western media can do a blackout on President JG Zuma but we know we love him
  • @BB-bv6uq
    The US government puts it's citizens last.. FJB
  • @FelonyVideos
    Me and my kreugerands laugh at how low SA has fallen since becoming a "democracy" and electing communists. What a sad ignorant situation.