The ANC is not an illegitimate regime
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Residents of Sakhile township in South Africa have been engaging in violent protests against the government despite having voted for the ANC multiple times in recent elections. The government is cracking down on the protests, citing the availability of legitimate democratic channels to address grievances.
The residents of Sakhile township near Standerton in Mpumalanga have been protesting violently for three weeks, causing damage to public buildings and private businesses. Despite having voted for the ANC government seven times in the last 15 years, they claim their local council is corrupt and has not delivered promised services. The government is deploying security forces to restore order, stating that the protests are illegitimate in a democratic South Africa. Residents have various legitimate channels to address their grievances, including reporting corruption to the police and complaining to their ward councillor or MP. The protests have been reported internationally, portraying South Africa as plagued by public violence and anarchy. The government will not tolerate lawlessness and will bring the full might of the law to bear on those responsible.
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