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In this episode, we dive into the recent election in South Africa and its potential impact on the country's business landscape. Joining host Kristen Hallam for this insightful discussion is Lange Malimela, senior Africa analyst on the Country Risk team at S&P Global Market Intelligence. 

We start with background on the African National Congress (ANC) and its dominance in South African politics over the past 30 years. Lange discusses the ANC's decline in electoral fortunes and the emergence of breakaway parties like the Economic Freedom Fighters. 

The conversation then turns to the policy priorities of the new coalition government and how they may influence the business environment. They explore the government's efforts to include the private sector in addressing infrastructure issues. 

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