Xenophobic attacks in South Africa have been a major concern for organisations working with migrants.
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Widespread concerns about the levels of immigration in South Africa make the issue appeal to voters across the economic and racial spectrum.
Support for land redistribution tends to be stronger among economically disadvantaged South Africans.
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A survey shows that support for land reform in South Africa differs according to race.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the 13th Cosatu conference.
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Electoral support by trade union federation Cosatu has been a huge asset for South Africa’s governing ANC.
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Two authors unpack the fragility of South Africa’s political parties and why democracy is a lifelong commitment.
Deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo is heading up the inquiry into corruption in South Africa.
EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook
Justice Zondo needs to get under the skin of the politics of state capture in South Africa, to get on record what happened, and why.
EPA-EFE/Nic Bothma
Troubles in South Africa’s coalition-led local governments are affecting accountability, governance stability and service delivery.
Four people died in the latest violence and looting to hit shops owned by foreign nationals in Soweto, Johannesburg.
Sowetan/Thulani Mbele
Framing xenophobic violence as a question of immigrant victimisation invites divisions between neighbours.
The Vaal River in Gauteng, South Africa’s richest province, is polluted.
EPA/Jon Hrusa
South Africa’s local governments lack a clear separation of legislative and executive powers.
South Africa is struggling to eradicate poverty.
EPA/Nic Bothma
Despite a relatively slow start, South Africa can speed up its implementation of the SDGs.
The appointment of South Africa’s national prosecutions head Shaun Abrahams has been declared invalid.
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South Africa’s Constitutional Court judgment shows concern that the independence of the country’s prosecuting authority has been compromised.
Thousands marched to demand an end to xenophobic violence in South Africa recently.
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A survey shows 70% of South Africans feel immigrants pose a threat to the country.
Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin greets former South African President Nelson Mandela in 2000.
EPA/Mike Hutchings
Mandela did not make the decision to jettison Taiwan and recognise China. He adhered to a decision by the governing ANC.
Nelson Mandela, arriving for Thabo Mbeki’s inauguration in 2004.
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Mandela continues to serve as a rare example of a principled politician committed to forgiveness and reconciliation.
ANC members show their support for party leader and president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa.
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The problem with South Africa’s governing ANC, is that to many of its members, politics is not about public service but about resources.
Former US president Barack Obama is due to deliver the 2018 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Johannesburg.
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Drawing on Mandela’s legacy, Obama can help the world better understand the nature of threats to democracy.
South Africa’s 2016 municipal elections. A new bill aims to make party funding transparent.
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Legislation to control the private funding of political parties in South Africa is long overdue.
Artist Johannes Phokela’s ceramic memorial wall.
Ruth Simbao
The persistence of Sam Nzima’s June 16 photograph is remarkable. The shadow in the photograph can be read as a metaphor for the rich debate that this image continues to bring to the surface.
The public liking towards South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has benefited the ANC.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s popularity has improved the favourability of the governing ANC among South Africans.
Nelson Mandela embodied South Africa’s long, arduous journey to freedom and equality.
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Nelson Mandela’s centenary celebrations provide a chance to debunk the lie that he sold out black South Africans.
South Africa’s Auditor General Kimi Makwetu says most municipalities in the country are dysfunctional.
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Nearly a third of South Africa’s municipalities are not financially viable.