South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party finds itself in uncharted political territory as it approaches national and provincial elections on May 29. Accustomed for so long to operating in a comfort zone of one-party dominance, the ANC now confronts a more challenging electoral landscape. Among the many problems the ANC currently faces, one stands out: the emergence of the newly created Umkhonto we Sizwe, or MK, Party. In the surprise of the campaign, the MK Party will contest the elections with former President Jacob Zuma at its head. Surveys of voting intentions show a steep fall in support for the ANC after a long period of poor governance and endemic corruption.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 02, 2024 13:40 UTC