CapeXit: The unlikely campaign for independence in South Africa’s Western Cape

Name: CapeXit: The unlikely campaign for independence in South Africa’s Western Cape
Uploaded: 2024-03-19T14:55:20+00:00
Duration: 2 min 25 s
Description: Amid economic turmoil, unemployment and growing frustration at perceived corruption and mismanagement by South Africa’s ruling African National Congress, some in South Africa’s Western Cape province have launched a campaign for independence as the country gears up for elections. But their chances of making an impact at the polls and achieving a “CapeXit” appear slim.

Issued on: 19/03/2024 - 16:51Modified: 19/03/2024 - 16:59

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Video by: Sam BALL

Amid economic turmoil, unemployment and growing frustration at perceived corruption and mismanagement by South Africa’s ruling African National Congress, some in South Africa’s Western Cape province have launched a campaign for independence as the country gears up for elections. But their chances of making an impact at the polls and achieving a “CapeXit” appear slim.