Mduduzi Mbada and Fezile Ngqobe
“The true facts are not always obvious. They often have to be looked for” – Oliver Tambo
On the evening of the 11t of May 2019, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) declared the 2019 general elections free and fair whilst also acknowledging some of the challenges experienced during the voting process. Indeed, with more than 40 political parties contesting these elections, it was not going to be an easy ride for the IEC.
The African National Congress (ANC) was declared the winner with almost 57% of the total vote. Many commentators and pollsters predicted that the ANC will win the elections but with a reduced majority. In general, the ANC has dropped 12% since the 2009 elections.
This raises the question of whether the ANC has been moving away from being the trusted instrument or vehicle for the people of South Africa to resolve their
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