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During the early 2000s, the ANC's high approval ratings were primarily driven by continuous economic growth—averaging 5% annually for several years. However, as the party has become increasingly radicalized, it seems to have alienated many voters, who now gravitate towards more extreme left parties such as the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the Marxist-Leninist MK party. Kabernac suggests that the future of these parties is uncertain, particularly if they lose their charismatic leaders. This raises a fundamental question: Are these parties sustainable without their prominent figures?