2024 elections | Unease in global markets ahead of elections

JOHANNESBURG - As South Africa prepares to vote next week, foreign investors are adopting a cautious stance.  

The country heads into the most significant elections in 30-years, sparking concerns about the potential outcome.

There are fears that a market-unfriendly coalition government could emerge, if the ANC suffers a reduced majority.

But why are the markets jittery about this democratic process? Why the unease?

Investment Strategist at Investec Chris Holdsworth discussed this with eNCA.