FT: How South Africa’s ruling ANC hopes to cling to power
As the South African general elections approach, the African National Congress (ANC) faces its toughest battle to retain power since 1994. President Cyril Ramaphosa, rallying the party's loyalists and leveraging its extensive grassroots network, hopes to overcome internal divisions and voter dissatisfaction. Despite a declining urban vote and the rise of splinter groups, the ANC's legacy and strategic rural support could still secure a narrow majority in this pivotal election.
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By Monica Mark in Mthatha, Eastern Cape
African National Congress relies on loyalists outside cities and campaign knowhow as it battles to cling to power
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