South Africa
South African downgrades will raise regional risks
Pretoria's economic woes pose economic and political challenges for the Southern African Customs Union
South AfricaRising African populism will threaten status quo
The rise of left-wing populist leaders in several African countries is challenging political and economic orthodoxy
Southern AfricaSouth African church report will scare ANC leadership
A leading Christian body has warned that corruption has left South Africa "inches away" from becoming a “mafia state”
South AfricaSouth Africa's ANC and government could divide further
The former CEO of Eskom has been re-appointed to his previous role, prompting ANC criticism of the government's decision
South AfricaMild African growth will not conceal fiscal threats
The IMF's latest report predicts a modest uptick in regional growth, as the three largest economies undergo recoveries
AfricaSouth Africa's Zuma will reaffirm populist land push
Reeling from rating agency downgrades and growing unpopularity, the president will renew radical land reform plans
South AfricaSouth African nuclear ruling could undermine Zuma
A court has ruled that the government's procurement process for controversial new nuclear plants was unlawful
South AfricaSouth African opposition unity will unsettle the ANC
Protests against the president mobilise thousands, while top court will decide on voting rules for no confidence motion
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