In South Africa, ANC Veterans Walk Away as Key Election Approaches

Published on December 19, 2023

“Venal. Corrupt.” “Responsible for plunging millions of people into poverty and hunger, and destroying entire health, security, transport and education sectors.” “So bad at delivering services that millions are without water and electricity every day. Nepotistic. Criminal. Selfish.” These are not the words used by an opposition politician hoping to seize power from the African National Congress (ANC) when South Africa goes to the polls in May 2024. They’re from the pen of Mavuso Msimang, who’s been a member of the ANC since 1962, when he joined Nelson Mandela in the then-banned organization to oppose apartheid. Mr. Mandela was jailed for treason in June 1964 until his release in early 1990, which set South Africa on the road to multiparty, multiracial democracy. In 1994, Mr. Mandela was elected president, and the ANC began governance that continues to this day....

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