South Africa’s ruling party will fracture further
Significance Such changes would attempt to avoid a fractious leadership battle that could further expose party rifts. After South Africa narrowly avoided a ratings agency downgrade last year, the ANC is hoping for a scandal-free twelve months as it sets about choosing a successor to Jacob Zuma later this year. Impacts Public spats between ANC factions will boost the electoral prospects of the Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters. The chances of a ratings downgrade will increase as a leadership contest becomes more bitter. ANC councillors in opposition-run administrations will seek to disrupt local and provincial governments.
2019 ◽
Vol 56
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pp. 580-605
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