Today, millions of South Africans are voting in what is being called the most important election since the end of apartheid in 1994. For the past 30 years, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has dominated elections and national leadership. But years of corruption and economic issues are leading many South Africans to change their support. The World’s host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Africa Correspondent Halima Gikandi in Johannesburg.
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