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South Africa at a Crossroads: ANC’s Legacy and the Rise of the EFF

T he African National Congress (ANC) has held power for 30 years since the historic 1994 elections. Despite this, many South Africans claim they have seen little progress. This year alone, there have been four significant scandals involving over R1-billion in misspending by opportunists who exploited the relaxation of procurement systems during the Covid-19 pandemic. Under President Cyril Ramaphosa, the pace of corruption has not substantially slowed; it has grown. With the rise of political parties like the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), led by Julius Malema, many believe that the EFF will lead them from the "Pharaoh" (ANC) to the promised land. The EFF declares, "2024 is our 1994." A Pivotal Election: The Choice Before South Africans “There is one choice in this election: Are we going to let the ANC continue ruining our lives and the future of our children? We are here today because the answer is a big NO. We love our families and communities too much to gamble