South Africa's future depends on an 'unholy alliance' solving its real world problems before time runs out

From Constantia Nek, a pass across the spine of rugged mountain that runs all the way to the Cape of Good Hope, day trippers are afforded a stunning view across centuries old vineyards all the way to Cape Town's city centre.

But the country's crumbling infrastructure, endless revelations of corruption at the highest levels and an inability deliver basic services, saw the ANC garner just 42 per cent of the national vote. Then there's unemployment. At 40 per cent, and with a social security net that offers minimal support, many have little option but to resort to crime simply to put food on the table.

Uncertainty over the results, however, temporarily dented international confidence in the currency which has been on the slide for decades. A vocal critic of the government in recent years, Manuel has frequently lashed out about rising levels of corruption that has seen vast amounts of taxpayer funds squandered.The octogenarian, who regularly has pleaded ill health during the many court proceedings against him, assumed a leading role in a relatively new party MK Party.

As breakaways from the ANC, they are largely responsible for the collapse in support for the party that has dominated South African politics for the past 30 years. But both are now wedded to a policy of forced resumption of assets, including mines and farms. Exactly why the money was there has never been explained but Ramaphosa came close to losing his position over the scandal.On Sunday, Zuma raised the spectre of the age-old fight against white colonialism and apartheid in his attack on the ANC and his successor Ramaphosa.

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