In the last couple of weeks, South Africa's major political parties have begun publishing their manifestos and candidate lists and positioning themselves for the municipal elections set for 3 August. At the same time, protests against the economic and political situation have continued across the country.
The increase in protests - combined with a history of violence, structural inequality and growing frustration with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) - leads many to question whether South Africa would maintain its tradition of peaceful elections in August.
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