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South Africa’s main opposition faces major poll test

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SOUTH AFRICA

As the general election approaches on May 8, the DA is struggling to build on momentum it sustained during former President Jacob Zuma’s tenure (2009-18). While the DA officially…

South Africa army deployment will not end gang threat

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SOUTH AFRICA

A week earlier, troops from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) arrived in the Western Cape province for an initial three-month deployment to help quell gang violence…

Water crisis could threaten South Africa’s opposition

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SOUTH AFRICA

The Democratic Alliance (DA), the main national opposition, runs both the Western Cape provincial government and the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality but has been…

Western Cape water crisis will hit regional economy

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SOUTH AFRICA

The Western Cape province has been declared a disaster area as it deals with its worst drought for over 100 years. The provincial government run by the Democratic Alliance (DA…

South Africa’s demographic shifts will alter politics

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SOUTH AFRICA

The results show a growing population, and significant demographic shifts within provinces, most notably in the economic powerhouses of Gauteng and Western Cape. However, the…

South Africa will struggle to tame xenophobic violence

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SOUTH AFRICA

Some twelve people have now been killed in related unrest over the past week, principally in Gauteng province, with over 400 individuals arrested. Foreign-born Africans and their…

African oil and gas exploration will look southwards

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WEST AFRICA

African oil and gas exploration.

Poll result poses challenges for South Africa parties

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SOUTH AFRICA

Under the Municipal Systems Act, councillors must meet within two weeks of the official announcement of the election results (August 6) to elect a municipal government consisting…

South Africa's opposition will struggle for coherence

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SOUTH AFRICA

De Lille, a popular coloured mayor in the DA's flagship city, was ousted by the party in May but a recent court ruling reinstated her as both mayor and a DA member. The scandal…

South Africa's universities face major funding crisis

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SOUTH AFRICA

Outlook for higher education in South Africa.