South Africa
Explore our coverage of South Africa’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
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Middle East & Africa
Why South Africa’s army is floundering in Congo
Its decline is a parable of the rainbow nation
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South Africa’s foreign minister wants better relations with the West
Ronald Lamola’s view counts: he may be the next president
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A remarkable new era begins in South Africa
A national unity government can save democracy and the economy
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South Africa’s future is in the hands of a divided ANC
The party is debating whether to embrace populism or pragmatism
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Leaders
South Africa stands on the brink of salvation—or catastrophe
To prevent a coalition of chaos, Cyril Ramaphosa and the Democratic Alliance must do a deal
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The failing ANC is rejected by over half of South Africa
The country now faces its biggest test since the end of apartheid
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Briefing
Why this is South Africa’s most important election since 1994
It may force the country’s indecisive leader to make a fateful choice
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How a Russia-linked mine may keep the ANC in power
South Africa’s ruling party was broke a few months ago, but its fortunes are changing
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South Africa election poll tracker, results and guide to the parties
Who will form the next government?
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How South Africa has changed 30 years after apartheid
Poverty is rife and inequality still starkly racial
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Leaders
Why South Africans are fed up after 30 years of democracy
After a bright start the ANC has proved incapable of governing for the whole country
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How race and politics interact in modern South Africa
Why the ANC’s losses are not the official opposition’s gain
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Is South Africa ready for a change in government?
The ANC is unpopular, but the opposition is fractured
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Jacob Zuma’s new party could swing South Africa’s election
If it stays on the ballot it will make a coalition government much more likely
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Is Julius Malema the most dangerous man in South Africa?
His party wants to nationalise all. He may become kingmaker