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South Africa's opposition will grow despite divisions
The resignation of a provincial leader has prompted rumours of in-fighting within the largest opposition party
South AfricaSouth Africa’s ruling party will fracture further
Despite calls for party unity, an ANC elective conference set for December is already prompting intra-party fighting
South AfricaSouth Africa's ruling party cracks will likely widen
A unity call by the president at the ANC's anniversary celebrations urged the party to stop in-fighting
South AfricaAfrican presidents will weigh costs of leaving office
Recent political events in DRC, Ghana and The Gambia raise questions about presidential decisions over leaving office
AfricaSouth Africa's minerals bill could prompt legal battle
A revised mining charter and an amendment to key legislation may provoke industry opposition and investor unease
South AfricaSouth Africa's mining relations could suffer further
Reprimand of platinum producer by the president comes at a time of acute government-industry tensions
South AfricaSouth Africa's nuclear plan appears a costly luxury
Despite improving energy capacity, the government remains committed to commissioning new nuclear power plants by 2037
South AfricaSouth Africa's ratings reprieve masks more fiscal woe
The country has narrowly avoided a ratings downgrade, but concerns persist over long-term fiscal policy and growth plans
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