When the ANC, founded by Nelson Mandela, swept to power in 1994, it promised "a better life for all".
But now, South Africa is worse off than it was 30 years ago and the governing party could lose its parliamentary majority in Wednesday’s election, with voters frustrated with soaring unemployment – above 30% – and stark inequality.
France 24 spoke with Dr. Azar Jammine, chief economist at the think tank Econometrix, about the state of the South African economy.
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