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The Multi-Party Convention of opposition groups in South Africa have agreed to work more closely as the country heads towards elections in 2024
The Multi-Party Convention of opposition groups in South Africa has agreed to work more closely as the country heads towards elections in 2024. The two-day convention took many other important decisions including the signing of the Multi-Party Charter, which would pave the way to oust the ruling African National Congress, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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They called on different parties that were not part of the formation to reach out and join their efforts in making sure that the ANC is removed from power. The opposition groups said that the country was being misgoverned and the rule of law was not respected. For the first time since the advent of democracy in 1994, the African National Congress (ANC) risks losing its parliamentary majority in 2024, and therefore the presidency.
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This comes against a backdrop of growing discontent with corruption, an unprecedented energy crisis, and a flagging economy marked by unemployment. There is also a reported flight of capital from the country. Last month, the Democratic Alliance (DA) A announced a coalition with six smaller parties with a view to the 2024 elections. However, this coalition excludes the radical left-wing Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the country’s third-largest political party. The DA has a fifth of the seats in Parliament and could win 16 percent of the vote, according to the polls. There are currently fourteen parties in Parliament.
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The ANCs support base fell below the 50 percent mark for the first time in local elections in 2021. President Cyril Ramaphosa, 70, was reappointed in December. He is guaranteed a second term as the head of the country if the ANC wins.
