The dramatic decline of the ANC, to just 40% in the May 29 general elections, was an opportunity for a real opposition to emerge to foster accountability and make the political space competitive. Unfortunately, the collapse of the ANC also marked the end of opposition politics.
After forming the MK party, Jacob Zuma ran an insurgent elections campaign that cannibalised votes from the ANC, his erstwhile party, and Julius Malema’s EFF. ..
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