QuickTake: South Africans Lose Faith in ANC

The African National Congress (ANC) rose to power in South Africa's first multiracial elections in 1994 under Nelson Mandela. Despite promises of a better life, unemployment and hunger persist. Recent elections saw the ANC lose control in major cities due to economic stagnation and scandals involving President Jacob Zuma. Historical context includes British and Dutch colonization, apartheid, and Mandela's release. The ANC has reduced poverty but faces slow economic growth, maintaining support for its role in ending apartheid.

What were the main issues that led to the decline in support for the ANC in urban areas?

What significant political changes occurred in South Africa during the elections held on August 3rd?

Discuss the historical context of British and Dutch colonization in South Africa.

How did the ANC's governance impact the poverty rate in South Africa from 1993 to 2014?

What were the economic conditions in South Africa as of the last reported year mentioned in the text?