South Africa
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Africa in 2025
South Africa’s coalition government needs to deliver
It must stave off more populist options
The Americas
BRICS isn’t exactly picky, but has just rejected Venezuela
The dictatorship’s attempt to join the club was rejected, and its neighbours are now openly critical
International
Putin’s plan to dethrone the dollar
He hopes this week’s BRICS summit will spark a sanctions-busting big bang
Middle East & Africa
Why South Africa’s army is floundering in Congo
Its decline is a parable of the rainbow nation
Middle East & Africa
South Africa’s foreign minister wants better relations with the West
Ronald Lamola’s view counts: he may be the next president
Middle East & Africa
A remarkable new era begins in South Africa
A national unity government can save democracy and the economy
Middle East & Africa
South Africa’s future is in the hands of a divided ANC
The party is debating whether to embrace populism or pragmatism
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
Middle East & Africa
The failing ANC is rejected by over half of South Africa
The country now faces its biggest test since the end of apartheid
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
Middle East & Africa
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
Middle East & Africa
South Africa election poll tracker, results and guide to the parties
Who will form the next government?
Middle East & Africa
How South Africa has changed 30 years after apartheid
Poverty is rife and inequality still starkly racial
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