South Africa's ANC faces strain on social safety net due to unemployment and economy, risking coalition with EFF or DA.

South Africa's ANC aims to maintain power, but welfare support for families like Dalene Raiters' is pressuring the social safety net. Unemployment and a struggling economy strain the system. The Economic Freedom Fighters or Democratic Alliance may become ANC's coalition partners if it loses majority, creating uncertainty. Ann Bernstein, Centre for Development director, warns it's an "enormous mark of failure" and not sustainable.

May 09, 2024
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