As South Africa prepares for the May 29 National General Elections, the nation stands at a critical juncture. These elections are arguably the most highly contested since the historic 1994 multi-party elections that marked the dawn of democracy. South Africa faces a new set of challenges, including perennial electricity shortages, a struggling economy, rampant crime, and widening inequalities. Long-standing issues such as rising unemployment, poverty, and racially skewed land ownership also persist. Since 1994, the African National Congress (ANC) has introduced numerous policies to address historic land dispossession while maintaining food security and encouraging agricultural investment.