Editorial: Le Monde

• ANC, the pillar of post-apartheid South African democracy, faced a significant election downfall, losing the absolute majority it held since 1994.
• The ANC's failure to close the economical gap between different social classes and growing racial inequality contribute to this decline.
• Issues such as high unemployment, crime rate, and governmental corruption have also exacerbated public dissatisfaction.
• The current president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has not been able to rectify these issues due to the party's internal issues.
• The unexpected growth of Umkhonto we Sizwe, a recently formed party characterized by worrying populism, indicates a growing ethnic divide.
• With the loss of ANC's majority, South Africa for the first time will have to operate under a shared power system, potentially weakening the country's stability.

Conclusion: These circumstances present a considerable challenge for South Africa, testing the ability of its political leaders to uphold Nelson Mandela's legacy and ensure stability amidst a crises.

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