South Africa

  • Jan 19, 2018
  • 2 min read

Cape Town water crisis will have dire knock-on effects

Following an unprecedented drought, Cape Town is rapidly approaching 'Day Zero' when the water supply will be cut off

South Africa
  • Jan 16, 2018
  • 2 min read

South Africa’s Ramaphosa will push anti-corruption aim

A clampdown on the controversial Gupta business family has apparently started

South Africa
  • Jan 15, 2018
  • 7 min read

Poor leadership will hamper South African policing

Increases in murder and carjackings highlight the force's persistent failings

South Africa
  • Jan 15, 2018
  • 2 min read

South African opposition may suffer from city scandal

A mayor from the country's main opposition is facing the axe

South Africa
  • Jan 12, 2018
  • 2 min read

South African education plans will overshadow budget

The finance minister has indicated money will be found for controversial free higher education plans

South Africa
  • Jan 11, 2018
  • 7 min read

Revenue diversification would reduce African debt

Narrowing fiscal space could force long overdue measures to stabilise rising government debt levels

Africa
  • Jan 10, 2018
  • 2 min read

South Africa's Zuma will bid for more time in office

The president has agreed to set up an independent corruption inquiry after his previous opposition

South Africa
  • Jan 9, 2018
  • 7 min read

South Africa’s Zuma will face renewed ouster push

Incumbent President Jacob Zuma is facing mounting internal pressure to step aside this year

South Africa