#2019ANCManifestoReview: Fact-checking the ruling party’s claims about progress in South Africa
The ANC is reviewing the promises it made to voters five years ago. But some of the successes it claims are not supported by data.
The ANC is reviewing the promises it made to voters five years ago. But some of the successes it claims are not supported by data.
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