Recent polls indicate that the African National Congress (ANC), historically dominant in South Africa's political landscape since the era of Nelson Mandela, is at risk of not securing a majority, potentially dipping below 50% of the vote in the upcoming elections this year. This development marks a potential shift in the country's political dynamics, with opposition leader Julius Malema playing a significant role in the electoral outcomes. Amidst this political uncertainty, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is tasked with presenting an annual budget that navigates the dual challenges of election-year spending pressures and the National Treasury's goal of financial stabilization.
Polls consistently suggest that the ANC could dip below 50% of the vote in South Africa’s elections later this year. Julius Malema, the combative opposition leader, may hold the key to the government’s re-election prospects https://t.co/XkfetSI0fy 👇
Post-apartheid South Africa is often lauded for its free and fair elections. But such is the dominance of the African National Congress that the results of those elections have always been foregone concusions. Until now https://t.co/vmBNSUjWCZ 👇
South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana needs to conjure an annual budget that balances spending pressures stemming from this year’s elections with National Treasury’s commitment to stabilize its finances https://t.co/Fth9Nz8XkT
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South Africa will be holding elections this year and, if recent polls are to be believed, the ANC, the party of Nelson Mandela, could fail to win a majority for the first time since it came to power ⬇️ https://t.co/uqKfgQECrv
Polls consistently suggest that the ANC could dip below 50% of the vote in South Africa’s elections later this year. Julius Malema, the combative opposition leader, may hold the key to the government’s re-election prospects https://t.co/rDSXu5ml7T 👇