JOHANNESBURG—Two young leaders from opposing ends of the ideological spectrum are rising to reshape South African politics as the ruling party of Nelson Mandela reels from its worst election loss since apartheid collapsed. On one side is Mmusi Maimane, the first black leader of the pro-business Democratic Alliance, a historically white party, who sports stylish suits and slick oratory in a bid to make inroads with South Africa’s expanding middle class. On the other is Julius Malema, the firebrand leader of the Economic...

Source: Wall Street Journal August 17, 2016 23:48 UTC