🔒 FT: SA election turns populist as parties play anti-foreigner card

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🔒 FT: SA election turns populist as parties play anti-foreigner card

As South Africa’s election looms, the ruling ANC faces a restless electorate drawn to populist promises. Candidates have stirred controversy by advocating for the death penalty and mass expulsions of foreigners, tapping into concerns about crime and unemployment. Opposition parties, including those championing identity politics, are gaining ground, challenging the ANC’s long-standing majority. Amidst these shifts, questions arise about the natio…