South Africa
Explore our coverage of South Africa’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
Middle East and Africa
A remarkable new era begins in South Africa
A national unity government can save democracy and the economy
Middle East and 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 and 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 and 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 and Africa
South Africa election poll tracker, results and guide to the parties
Who will form the next government?
Middle East and 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
Middle East and Africa
How race and politics interact in modern South Africa
Why the ANC’s losses are not the official opposition’s gain
Middle East and Africa
Is South Africa ready for a change in government?
The ANC is unpopular, but the opposition is fractured
Middle East and Africa
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
Middle East and Africa
Is Julius Malema the most dangerous man in South Africa?
His party wants to nationalise all. He may become kingmaker
Leaders
Charging Israel with genocide makes a mockery of the ICJ
And it diverts attention from the real humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Middle East and Africa
South Africa’s support for the Palestinian cause has deep roots
But opportunism and politics also play a part