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1 – 5 of 5As 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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242874
ISSN: 2633-304X
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A longer-term rainfall deficit has worsened the problem in some areas. This occurs at the same time as the electricity parastatal Eskom has escalated load shedding (electricity…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273770
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The strikes exacerbated the already-serious strain on electricity generation, leading to the highest level of nationwide power outages since 2019. Economic damage and public…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271410
ISSN: 2633-304X
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South Africa’s escalating power crisis has slashed its growth prospects, with the government making only slow progress on promised reforms and the president declaring a state of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276446
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The need for extensive negotiations within the party and with its alliance partners, Ramaphosa’s risk averse character and a shallow talent pool meant the reshuffle got stretched…