South Africa

  • May 1, 2019
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South Africa's election may be most competitive yet

A series of polls have been released (or leaked) ahead of next week's general election

South Africa
  • Apr 25, 2019
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South Africa polls may bring mining improvements

An emboldened Ramaphosa could hasten policy reforms, but systemic problems persist

South Africa
  • Apr 23, 2019
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South Africa’s Eskom faces post-poll reform reckoning

The government provided the power utility with an emergency bailout earlier this month

South Africa
  • Apr 12, 2019
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South Africa's Gauteng battle could go to the wire

The two main parties are blaming each other for failings in a major township as service delivery protests grow

South Africa
  • Apr 11, 2019
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Structural blocks will weigh on South Africa prospects

News of two new significant investments are offset by a generally bleak outlook

South Africa
  • Apr 10, 2019
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South Africa tax agency reform will bolster government

The tax authority is being overhauled, but improving public trust and revenue collection will take time

South Africa
  • Apr 9, 2019
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South Africa’s graft inquiries could isolate Zuma ally

The secretary-general of the ANC is facing renewed scrutiny over his relationship with the Guptas

South Africa
  • Mar 29, 2019
  • 8 min read

South Africa’s main opposition faces major poll test

The country’s largest opposition party has struggled to counter a bolstered ANC under new President Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa