Should South Africa be Worried About Election Violence?

An increase in protests and a growing frustration with the ruling African National Congress leads many to question whether South Africa will maintain its tradition of peaceful elections, writes the Institute for Security Studies.

A shack on fire during protests in Tshwane.

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