South Africa on Edge as Nation Approaches Significant Election

Published on May 20, 2024

JOHANNESBURG—South Africa votes next on May 29 in an election analysts expect to be the most significant since the country’s first multiracial poll in 1994.  All the numbers are pointing to the socialist African National Congress (ANC) losing the majority it has held since Nelson Mandela swept to power 30 years ago to end decades of white minority rule.  The ANC, fresh from a victorious battle against apartheid that made it popular globally, was united then. Under the calm leadership of a human rights icon, the party appeared dedicated to nurturing a better, more equal society.  Mr. Mandela signed into law a constitution lauded as one of the most progressive in the world. It entrenched a strong central government based on majority rule, and guaranteed the rights of minorities and freedom of expression....

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