/ 4 June 2024

South African election exposes the pitfalls of neoliberalism

Umkhonto Wesizwe Manifesto / Rally Orlando Stadium Photo Delwyn Verasamy
Jacob Zuma's MK party were the big winners in this year's elections. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Populist parties have made considerable gains in the wake of the government’s insecurity-inducing economic policies

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