Papi Mazibuko, a 50-year-old library assistant, decided it was time to switch teams and vote for the Democratic Alliance, the leading opposition party in the national elections in South Africa on Wednesday.
The neighboring municipality, run by the Democratic Alliance, had a good record of delivering basic utilities.
South Africa’s opposition has long failed to inspire voters, political analysts say.
will fall below 50 percent of the national vote.
A record 51 opposition parties on the national ballot are trying to sell South Africans on the idea that the country would be better off without the A.N.C.
Persons:
Papi Mazibuko, Mazibuko, John Steenhuisen, ”, Andile
Organizations:
Democratic Alliance, African National Congress, Fighters
Locations:
South Africa, Evaton, Johannesburg