Russia ‘Actively Interfering’ in South Africa’s Electoral Process, Say Opposition Parties

Published on March 22, 2024

JOHANNESBURG—On the afternoon of March 9, a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, went viral in South Africa. In it, former U.S. President Donald Trump is seen saying: “Greetings all South Africans. My name is President Donald Trump. I urge all South Africans to vote for uMkhonto WeSizwe on 29 May. “The African National Congress of Cyril Ramaphosa has failed all South Africans. With this new black party, led by President Jacob Zuma, all South Africans will matter.”  South Africa goes to the polls in late May, an election that analysts forecast will be the most competitive in the country’s history.  ...

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