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Record number of candidates in the upcoming South Africa election signifies a heathy democracy


Record number of candidates in the upcoming South Africa election signifies a heathy democracy
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Hundreds of political parties and independent candidates have registered for South Africa’s election on May 29. Most have no chance of winning a seat in parliament, but some political analysts say the record number indicates a healthy democracy, even as Africa’s most developed economy faces multiple crises. VOA’s Darren Taylor reports.

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