South African 1994 Voters Are To Blame for ANC Failed Leadership. Here’s why in an alternate reality, South Africa emerged from the shackles of apartheid in 1994 with a remarkable transformation. Instead of the tumultuous path it actually took, South Africa embarked on a journey of unparalleled prosperity and progress. The African National Congress (ANC), imbued with Marxist ideals and trained in the art of political guerrilla warfare, found themselves at the helm of a nation teeming with potential. Despite their lack of practical experience in governance and economic management, the ANC possessed an unwavering belief in their ability to steer South Africa towards a utopian future. They envisioned a land of abundance, where the fruits of labour were shared equitably, and every citizen enjoyed a life of dignity and fulfilment. Undeterred by their critics, who dismissed their vision as idealistic and unrealistic, the ANC set about implementing their grand plan. They nationalised key indu