South Africa

  • Aug 23
  • 2 min read

South Africa health compact may fuel fears of conflict

The presidency has signed off on a controversial new health compact despite opposition from key stakeholders

South Africa
  • Aug 22
  • 2 min read

Census fiasco may impair South Africa policy-making

New questions have been raised over the reliability of the data from the 2022 census

South Africa
  • Aug 20
  • 2 min read

EFF dispute may reshape South Africa opposition bloc

One of the founders of the radical populist EFF has defected to the new MK party

South Africa
  • Jul 19
  • 7 min read

South Africa may struggle to meet renewables targets

The government has promised more renewables but recent improvements in energy supply have mainly come via coal and gas

South Africa
  • Jul 9
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South Africa renewables vow may draw cautious optimism

The returning electricity minister has promised to deliver “exponential” growth in new renewables projects

South Africa
  • Jul 4
  • 7 min read

ANC dominance poses risks to South Africa government

The new government appears more reform-minded but sees the ANC retain control of most key ministries

South Africa
  • Jul 1
  • 2 min read

South Africa takes major step with new unity cabinet

The composition of a new government of national unity has finally been announced

South Africa
  • Jun 28
  • 2 min read

Tense South Africa talks presage long-term challenges

Differences between the main parties involved in cabinet talks are delaying the establishment of a new government

South Africa