In 2024，the new South Africa witnessed the most intense general election in 30 years. Although Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected，the country entered a period of a coalition government，which reflects the demands for change from voters of all social strata in South Africa. Among them，the black middle class has gradually grown stronger during the country’s democratic transformation process，becoming an important force driving political transformation and having a profound impact on South African politics. Firstly，it has consolidated South Africa’s democratization process and promoted pluralistic political participation. Secondly，the growth of this class has shifted political discourse from racial confrontation to interest coordination，actively advocating for social equity and economic reforms. However，the rise of the black middle class has also brought about certain challenges，such as corruption and unequal resource distribution stemming from its close ties with the African National Congress（ANC）. Additionally，generational differences have led to shifts in the political preferences of the black middle class，with the younger generation focusing more on economic interests and social equity rather than traditional nationalist agendas. This shift has weakened the ANC’s traditional support base and encouraged the development of a more competitive and pluralistic political landscape in South Africa.