The fragmentation of the ANC and voters feeling disillusioned with the ruling party have not resulted in consolidation of voters towards the opposition, which also seems fragmented, writes Mbhazima Shilowa.
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The fragmentation of the ANC and voters feeling disillusioned with the ruling party have not resulted in consolidation of voters towards the opposition, which also seems fragmented, writesThere is general agreement that the next election will be the most hotly contested since the dawn of democracy. However, judging by the calibre of some of the opposition parties or their offerings, it may turn out to be a damp squib. More hype and less action.
The Independent Electoral Commission estimates that, at its last count, more than 320 parties were registered. While it is not yet known how many of the registered parties or independents are likely to take part in the elections, we are likely to spend a long time navigating the slightly longer ballot paper than we are used to, judging by the number of new parties recently formed to take part in the 2024 general elections. Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism.
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