Thirty years after its first democratic election, South Africa is heading towards a pivotal moment in its political history. Over 27 million citizens have registered to participate in this month’s general elections to elect 400 members of the National Assembly who will appoint the next head of state. Anticipation mounts as the ruling African National Congress faces the prospect of losing its dominance for the first time since 1994. PCNS explores the implications of these elections.
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