South African President Cyril Ramaphosa campaigns for elections, promising job creation and state welfare improvements.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledges to improve issues such as jobs and state welfare as he campaigns ahead of crucial elections on May 29. Polls suggest the African National Congress's (ANC) 30-year grip on power may loosen if they win less than 50% of the vote. If this happens, the ANC will need to seek one or more coalition partners for the first time since they came to power under Nelson Mandela. Ramaphosa assures supporters that the ANC will address any shortcomings in government post-elections.

May 25, 2024
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