South Africa's election turns into referendum on ANC's economic legacy

As South Africans vote in the country's general election this Wednesday, we focus on the state of the economy after three decades under the rule of the African National Congress. In this edition, we see how the country's crumbling energy infrastructure has hampered economic activity and explore the reasons behind South Africa's high unemployment rate. Also, we look at the different types of economic policies that could emerge depending on the results of the election.

May 29, 2024 - 09:00
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South Africa's election turns into referendum on ANC's economic legacy
As South Africans vote in the country's general election this Wednesday, we focus on the state of the economy after three decades under the rule of the African National Congress. In this edition, we see how the country's crumbling energy infrastructure has hampered economic activity and explore the reasons behind South Africa's high unemployment rate. Also, we look at the different types of economic policies that could emerge depending on the results of the election.