In April 1994, the world witnessed a political landmark in South Africa. After decades of repression and racial segregation, the black majority in South Africa, came to power in the end, as the African National Congress (ANC), led by the famous Nelson Mandela, rode to power with 63% of votes in the country's first racially inclusive elections. Eight years after winning the election, however, many South Africans are beginning to question the priorities change ANC. Although the political situation in the country has improved, the economy remains fragile, and some of the most loyal allies of the ANC decry what they see as a change of faith. Thabo Mbeki, the former political exile who became president in 1999, must now decide what democracy in South Africa and how best to preserve it. "Hide
by Ravi Abdelal, Katherine E. Cousins, Debora L. Spar Source: Harvard Business School 28 pages. Publication Date: February 26, 2002. Prod. #: 702035-PDF-ENG
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