Former president’s upstart MK party accused of being extremely well financed
President Cyril Ramaphosa says preliminary talks have been held with several smaller parties
President thought to be seeking a deal with centrist DA but others want a pact with Jacob Zuma’s MK
African National Congress relies on loyalists outside cities and campaign knowhow as it battles to hold on to its majority
Some of those born after the end of apartheid are taking inspiration from the radical politics of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Former ANC leader has been surprise package of the campaign, drawing packed rallies and unnerving one-time allies
Newer parties clash with established ones as they vie for a chance to be kingmaker in any coalition government
Rivals to ruling ANC have pitched the death penalty and mass expulsions to a restless electorate
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