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JOHANNESBURG - The long queues of voters recalled South Africa's 1994 ballot that ended white minority rule and ushered in democracy, but for many, gratitude to the ruling African National Congress for their historic liberation is wearing thin.
Just how many once loyal supporters of the ANC share this sentiment could play a significant role in determining its fortunes. Pollsters expect it to lose its parliamentary majority, forcing it into a coalition with one or more smaller parties. "I come from that era ... The 'Free Mandela' campaign was a big part of my life," he said. But now:"I want to vote change. For me, change means moving the ruling party to the opposition benches."
The electoral commission said on Wednesday that early indications suggested turnout would be higher than the 66% who voted in the 2019 election - a scenario Ipsos says would work against the ANC.
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