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South African lockdown easing should reduce hardship

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SOUTH AFRICA

The re-opening comes despite an infection rate that is expected to peak only later this year.

Economic plans may not stir South African government

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SOUTH AFRICA

Amid a surge of COVID-19 infections, however, the government appears focused on the health rather than the economic aspects of the crisis.

Unrest and COVID-19 will reduce South African growth

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SOUTH AFRICA

This chokes off an unexpectedly strong economic recovery in the first half of 2021. Meanwhile, unemployment has hit a record high at 35%, or 47% according to the expanded…

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 African electoral reform may prove a sideshow

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SOUTH AFRICA

The defiance of the party whip by party members implicitly goes against South Africa’s proportional representation (PR) list electoral system, where party bosses have substantial…

South Africa’s tourism sector set for more turbulence

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SOUTH AFRICA

Tourism has been identified as a priority sector to drive economic recovery in the government’s recent strategy, as well as in the recovery strategies agreed by business and…

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…

New African air carriers will struggle for takeoff

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AFRICA

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African states will intensify ICC reform push

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AFRICA

Bemba’s acquittal has raised questions about the ICC’s impact regionally and its future direction, after threats by several African states to withdraw in recent years. It also…

South African monopoly plan faces competing interests

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SOUTH AFRICA

The proposed overhaul, prompted in part by populist sentiment against so-called ‘white monopoly capital’, aims to facilitate competition and open the economy to smaller…