As of early 2025, favorability of the governing African National Congress and optimism about the economy are both up since before the 2024 election.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's main political rivals are now partners in government after they came together in a last-minute coalition deal that ensured President Cyril Ramaphosa was ...

Economic optimism remains low in South Africa but is improving. Adults there increasingly see China favorably and value ...

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africans voting for a new national parliament on May 8 will have 48 parties to choose from -- more than at any election since the end of white minority rule in 1994.

South African radical leftist Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party President Julius Malema gestures during the party's past rally. (AFP) South Africans voting for a new national parliament on May 8 ...

Thekwini councillors approve a significant R874.9 million budget reprioritisation, sparking political debate over service ...

South Africa is home to over 400 registered political parties — a staggering number for a country of just over 60 million people. At first glance, this might appear to be a hallmark of a vibrant, ...

From the heavyweight ANC to the little-known Rize Mzansi, we give you a roadmap to the political parties contesting for power in South Africa’s elections. At 112 years old, the African National ...

A breakdown of household spending shows that the rise of sports betting isn't necessarily cutting into essential spending, ...