South Africa
New lockdown exposes South Africa’s vulnerabilities
South African authorities have imposed tighter lockdown restrictions following a major upsurge in COVID-19 infections
South AfricaProspects for South Africa to end-2021
The economy rebounded well from the pandemic's first year but economic and political headwinds threaten the recovery
South AfricaMacron's Africa outreach will need time to bear fruit
The French president in May visited Rwanda and South Africa and hosted an Africa summit
FrancePan-African auto plans faces structural hurdles
Manufacturers' attempts to grow a new-vehicle market face a variety of challenges
AfricaSouth African government’s GBV plans may disappoint
Commitments on combatting gender-based violence (GBV) risk underwhelming amid squeezed government finances
South AfricaWage talks aggravate South Africa’s Eskom reform woes
A bitter wage dispute underscores the challenges the power utility faces in implementing its turnaround plans
South AfricaRamaphosa's rival unlikely to gain wider backing
The suspension of a controversial ruling party official has been confirmed, but he is refusing to abide by it
South AfricaMagashule suspension would aid Ramaphosa's ANC control
A controversial ruling party official is among those facing suspension by the party after failing to step aside
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