In South Africa, an Opportunity to Stall the Government's Descent

South Africa's economy is getting worse, which could spell trouble for the ruling African National Congress (ANC) as August municipal elections draw near. South African voters seem prepared to express their displeasure with the party's leadership at the polls, and the impending electoral losses might prove difficult for the ANC to recoup. With the ruling party's dominance of South African politics hanging in the balance, a last-minute delay by the country's electoral commission might be just what the ANC needs to avert disaster....