As South Africa’s May 29 election nears, a Social Research Foundation survey reveals considerable changes in the political scene. The African National Congress (ANC), long the dominant force in post-apartheid South Africa, now faces a significant challenge. The poll reveals a stark decline in ANC support, predicting it might only secure 37% of the vote—a […]
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