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How did the lockdown affect the economy in South Africa?
WEBApr 11, 2022 · The implementation of strict lockdown regulations resulted in a reduction of economic activity and production. People lost their jobs while the already jobless and impoverished came under even more strain. Trade and investment decreased as business confidence declined, and key sectors in economic stimulation were impacted the …
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WEBSep 23, 2024 · Political Analysis South Africa is a small team of Johannesburg-based analysts passionate about ensuring they serve the needs of the South African political news and analysis audience. Political Analysis South Africa is committed to analytical integrity, transparency and fairness, and as a result our work represents the best in political ...
Why is the Rand strengthening? Are we actually seeing progress?
WEB2 days ago · The rand’s recent gains come on the back of several external factors. The global pullback of the US dollar, combined with a slight improvement in local investor sentiment due to South Africa’s political developments, has contributed to the rand hovering around the R18 mark. But let’s not get carried away—this is hardly an indication of ...
It is not a government of national unity, but a good old political ...
WEBJun 19, 2024 · A government of national unity cannot be willed into existence, the political parties and the media doing so are misleading the public. The term government of national unity (GNU) has been making the rounds since the hung national elections, which saw the African National Congress (ANC) lose its majority for the first time since the advent of democracy in South Africa.
Emergence of new parties in South Africa: Quest for Power over …
WEBMay 8, 2024 · The huge number of parties contesting elections in South Africa in particular, has often been hailed as the beauty of multi-party democracy. Professor Kwesi Prah, in a 1994 paper titled “Multi-Party Democracy and It’s Relevance in Africa,” hailed multi-party political systems as the most reliable systems for the cultivation, development and institutionalization of democracy as “It ...
South Africa at 30: The Fallacy of Failure - Political Analysis
WEBMay 14, 2024 · Thus, the narrative that South Africa’s 30 years of democracy were a total failure is factually false and inaccurate. Zamokwakhe Ludidi Somhlaba is the Head of Political Risk Advisory and Research at Frontline Africa Advisory in Pretoria. As the May 29 elections approach in two weeks, South Africa's election season has been ongoing.
Malema details how he maintains CIC position unopposed
WEBDec 18, 2020 · The NPA saw the executive top six being re-elected into their positions with no opposition. The party’s Commander-In-Chief (CIC), Julius Malema also addressed how he has maintained his position unopposed since the inception of the EFF. Malema has been referred to as a dictator by some, due the supposed lack …
Apartheid: A lingering South African problem or an international …
WEBMar 13, 2024 · South Africans have more pressing problems. It is difficult to build bridges when the foundation is crumbling. And unfortunately for South Africans, the high unemployment rate, energy crisis and growing disillusion with service delivery makes it difficult for people to act with compassion and empathy. Wave 5 …
Mabuza calls on SA to work towards achieving better social cohesion
WEBAug 27, 2021 · Deputy President, David Mabuza has called on the country to explore ways of achieving social cohesion and an inclusive economy, in an effort to create effective nation-building. Deputy President of South Africa, David Mabuza, during a virtual sitting of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday, 26 August 2021, called on …