South Africa
South Africa faces discontent over electricity prices
Plans to increase electricity prices are drawing opposition even from within government
South AfricaBELA furore underscores South African GNU’s fragility
The ANC’s plans to sign into law a bill opposed by its main coalition partner has triggered a crisis within government
South AfricaSouth Africa energy transition faces risk of gridlock
The country has huge renewables potential but realising it effectively may pose challenges
South AfricaPost office problems add to South Africa’s troubles
In business rescue since 2023, the post office is on the verge of going into liquidation
South AfricaSouth Africa’s opposition dynamics will evolve further
A new populist opposition bloc has emerged but faces some internal disarray
South AfricaSouth Africa health compact may fuel fears of conflict
The presidency has signed off on a controversial new health compact despite opposition from key stakeholders
South AfricaCensus fiasco may impair South Africa policy-making
New questions have been raised over the reliability of the data from the 2022 census
South AfricaEFF dispute may reshape South Africa opposition bloc
One of the founders of the radical populist EFF has defected to the new MK party
South AfricaSouth Africa may struggle to meet renewables targets
The government has promised more renewables but recent improvements in energy supply have mainly come via coal and gas
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