南非开始进行总统大选-凯发k8官网

 

the governing african national congress (anc) is tipped to win, returning president jacob zuma for a second five-year term.

 

however, it is expected to lose ground amid concern over high unemployment and a number of ¹ scandals.

 

the run-up to the vote has been marked by protests and troops have been ² to boost security.

 

wednesday's election is the first time that those born after the end of apartheid are able to take part and ³ say much will depend on how they cast their ⁴.

 

polls show many are ⁵ with the country's leadership and are willing to support the ⁶ democratic alliance, led by anti-apartheid ⁷ helen zille, or the economic freedom fighters, headed by former anc youth leader julius malema.

 

the anc's campaign has ⁸ heavily on past glories and on the outpouring of grief over the death of its former leader, nelson mandela.

 

"do it for madiba, vote anc!" campaign posters read, referring to mr mandela by his ⁹ name.

 

but many commentators say this election could be the last to be dominated by south africa's post-apartheid ¹⁰.

 

about a quarter of south africa's ¹¹ is jobless and a bbc poll suggests unemployment is the major issue among young voters, followed by education.

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