As South Africa prepares for national elections in 2024, ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged that the party will face one of its most difficult challenges yet. With growing discontent among citizens about joblessness, inequality, and worsening levels of load shedding, the ANC will have to work hard to maintain its majority in the face of mounting public dissatisfaction.

Ramaphosa, who took over as president of the ANC in 2017, has been working to restore confidence in the party after a period of corruption and scandal under his predecessor, Jacob Zuma. However, despite his efforts, the ANC has struggled to address the pressing issues facing the country, including high unemployment, which currently stands at around 30%.

Furthermore, the country has been plagued by rolling blackouts, known as load shedding, which has had a severe impact on businesses and households. This has led to public anger and frustration and has put additional pressure on the government to find a solution.

In addition to these economic challenges, the ANC also faces growing social unrest, as citizens become increasingly frustrated with the high levels of crime and inequality that persist in the country.

Despite these challenges, Ramaphosa remains optimistic about the ANC’s chances in the upcoming elections. He has pledged to continue working to improve the lives of all South Africans and has called on the party to unite and focus on delivering concrete results for the people.

However, with public dissatisfaction at an all-time high and the opposition gaining strength, the ANC will have to work hard to win back the trust of voters. Only time will tell whether Ramaphosa’s efforts will be enough to secure another term in office for the ANC, but one thing is certain: the upcoming national elections will be a pivotal moment for the party, and for the country as a whole.