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Radio France Internationale
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Melissa Chemam with RFI

South Africa's ANC struggles with corruption scandals ahead of key elections

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at a rally to launch his ruling ANC party's election manifesto at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, on 24 February 2024. © AFP - RAJESH JANTILAL

As South Africa heads toward general elections set for 29 May, the country's dominant political party, the African National Congress (ANC), finds itself dogged by allegations of deep-rooted corruption.

Historically, the ANC was associated with Nelson Mandela and the liberation of black people in the "Rainbow Nation".

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