South African corruption fight depends on ANC politics

Significance

His four-year probe focused on large-scale corruption during the presidency of former President Jacob Zuma. It has implicated a number of high-ranking politicians and businesspeople. The report’s release also coincides with the run-up to the ruling ANC’s internal leadership contest.

Impacts

• The cash-strapped ANC may lose its outright majority in government in the 2024 general elections.
• State anti-corruption organs will be allocated more resources and possibly be reorganised.
• Incidents of unrest may increase as ANC infighting intensifies.