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1 – 6 of 6These challenges are interlinked, and all threaten Ramaphosa’s standing over the medium term. They also influence Ramaphosa’s ability to manage an intensely divided ANC, with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259920
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The news prompted a sharp drop in the value of the rand, its largest one-week fall against the dollar since 2015 and the previous sacking of a finance minister. Zuma’s decision…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220006
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Zuma seeks also to avoid prosecution for alleged corruption related to a notorious late-1990s ‘arms deal’. Separately, a Judicial Conduct Tribunal has delivered a finding of gross…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261005
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Rise of left-wing populists in East and Southern Africa.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221004
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Uncertainty persists over SAA’s turnaround strategy, as well as that for other ailing SOEs including arms manufacturer Denel and the Land Bank. Operational problems at troubled…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254066
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The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…