South Africa

  • Apr 11, 2017
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Unseating South Africa’s Zuma will not prove easy

Narratives of ousting the president underestimate the complexity of the process

South Africa
  • Apr 7, 2017
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South African protests are unlikely to oust Zuma

Demonstrations against the president could increase pressure on the ANC to initiate difficult recall proceedings

South Africa
  • Apr 5, 2017
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South Africa's opposition could alienate black voters

Failure to discipline a provincial premier could harm the Democratic Alliance’s chances of a national breakthrough

South Africa
  • Apr 4, 2017
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More rating downgrades could follow for South Africa

Standard & Poor's downgrades credit rating to junk status following President Jacob Zuma's removal of Pravin Gordhan

South Africa
  • Apr 3, 2017
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South Africa’s Zuma could face early exit

The decision to sack Pravin Gordhan has prompted a negative market reaction and opposition from ruling alliance leaders

South Africa
  • Mar 31, 2017
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South African Zuma could face revolt over cabinet cull

The dismissal of the finance minister raises the prospect of a rating downgrade while divisions within the ANC widen

South Africa
  • Mar 28, 2017
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South African cabinet change will raise investor fears

Speculation that President Jacob Zuma is planning a cabinet reshuffle has caused a sharp drop in the value of the rand

South Africa
  • Mar 17, 2017
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South Africa’s ANC could suffer over grants crisis

Top court rules to extend social grants agreement for another year, after millions of payments were put in jeopardy

South Africa