South Africa
South Africa’s ANC bets on a fragile centrist pact
A new 'government of national unity' brings together historical rivals but excludes the main populist opposition parties
South AfricaSouth Africa's ANC faces difficult coalition choices
Although the ruling African National Congress won the May 29 election, it has lost its historic 30-year majority
South AfricaSouth Africa faces uncertain post-election future
The 2024 polls look likely to be the most consequential elections since the advent of democracy in 1994
South AfricaSouth Africa may oppose world’s largest mining deal
Australian mining giant BHP would likely sell off mines in Southern Africa if it absorbed Anglo American
South AfricaSouth Africa mining slump hurts ANC election campaign
Massive job losses in the mining industry threaten the government’s faltering efforts to retain a majority
South AfricaNew dynamics add to South Africa election uncertainty
New polls and new parties suggest the coming election could be even more competitive than previously thought
South AfricaVoter data presages key battles in South Africa poll
As elections approach, the ANC appears to be struggling to maintain its historic support bases or build new ones
South AfricaSouth Africa faces fiscal reform challenges
The government continues to promise to stabilise its finances but implementation of its reform pledges remains poor
South AfricaWeak policing hampers South Africa’s crime response
Entrenched problems with law enforcement are comprising the country's abilities to combat elevated levels of crime
South Africa
