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ANC-EFF Coalition Fears Rattle South African Markets and Investors
The African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority in the 2024 election, forming the first national coalition since 1994 with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), causing market uncertainty. This led to a 1.7% drop in the rand and a decline in South African international bonds.
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