South Africa

  • Sep 20
  • 2 min read

South Africa faces discontent over electricity prices

Plans to increase electricity prices are drawing opposition even from within government

South Africa
  • Sep 12
  • 2 min read

BELA 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 Africa
  • Sep 5
  • 2 min read

South Africa energy transition faces risk of gridlock

The country has huge renewables potential but realising it effectively may pose challenges

South Africa
  • Sep 4
  • 2 min read

Post 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 Africa
  • Aug 29
  • 7 min read

South Africa’s opposition dynamics will evolve further

A new populist opposition bloc has emerged but faces some internal disarray

South Africa
  • Aug 23
  • 2 min read

South 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 Africa
  • Aug 22
  • 2 min read

Census fiasco may impair South Africa policy-making

New questions have been raised over the reliability of the data from the 2022 census

South Africa
  • Aug 20
  • 2 min read

EFF dispute may reshape South Africa opposition bloc

One of the founders of the radical populist EFF has defected to the new MK party

South Africa
  • Jul 19
  • 7 min read

South 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

South Africa