2024 could be a 'breakthrough moment' for SA as electorate seeks alternatives

The 2024 national elections could herald a transitional phase in the history of South Africa, depending on the emergence of a new political vehicle located outside of traditional party politics. That's what polling data tells political analyst Lukhona Mnguni, head of policy and research at think-tank, the Rivonia Circle. He's confident that coalition politics is likely to dominate the national political landscape, pointing out that the ANC's own discussion documents peg their performance in the upcoming elections at below 50%. A December survey by the Rivonia Circle found that 48% of respondents want a new alternative, while a third said they would contribute to building a new alternative if they trusted its leadership. Mnguni says South Africa has been characterised by a "democracy of egos and personalities and not a democracy of issues". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices