South Africa
African politics and security to end-2017
Longstanding leaders stepping down, growing instability and democratic backsliding mar the region's outlook
AfricaSouth Africa’s ANC splits will widen over policy
The ruling party's policy conference will see rival factions vie for influence as its leadership contest gains momentum
South AfricaSouth African mining rules will mar investment climate
Mining companies intend to pursue legal action to halt implementation of the revised Mining Charter
South AfricaSouth Africa’s Zuma could rue secret ballot ruling
The Constitutional Court's decision on a parliamentary motion of no confidence will concern the president's supporters
South AfricaSouth Africa’s institutions will face growing threats
An attempt by the public protector to revise the Reserve Bank’s mandate has sparked fears for its independence
South AfricaProspects for African economies to end-2017
An uptick in commodity prices could exacerbate regional fiscal slippages as much needed policy adjustments are delayed
AfricaSouth African labour movement will fracture further
As the ANC's factional battles gain pace, organised labour groups jostle for political relevance
South AfricaSouth African mining rules will face industry pushback
New ownership requirements in the government’s revised mining charter have provoked significant industry opposition
South Africa