Hartford: Nigredo ushers in SA’s most contentious election ever
As the May 29 election looms, South Africa teeters on the edge of political turmoil reminiscent of the enthusiasm surrounding last year's nail-biting Rugby World Cup. But this time, the struggle is internal. With nearly half of eligible voters likely to abstain, apathy and disillusionment plague the electorate. The dominant parties—ANC, DA, EFF, and the emergent MK— promise little solace as their antics deepen societal rifts. As ethnic and political divides grow, the vision of a united, non-racial democracy feels more elusive than ever. Amidst this, South Africa's cherished legacy of peaceful revolution and constitutionalism hangs precariously in the balance.
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By Dirk Hartford
The deep emotions being stirred up by the coming election are on a par with the rugby world cup last year when we scraped home each nail biting week by a point.Â
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