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The latest polling ahead of November's local elections points towards political deadlock across much of South Africa. The consequences may frighten and disappoint voters who had hoped for decisive political change. But they need to understand that the consequences will also further open the way to an alternative, and potentially very good, future for all South Africans, albeit one very different to what South Africa has been conditioned to hope for.

Politics

Our politics are considerably less polarised than many of the world's major democracies, while domestic polling suggests that South Africans get along far better than political rhetoric would have us believe.

Economics & Policy

South Africa has the resources, workforce, and industrial capacity to become a manufacturing powerhouse, but reversing decades of decline will require major policy reforms.

Politics

The trade union federation is backing two parties that will compete against each other in November’s local government elections.

Politics

Party says it will be concentrating on lobbying and campaigning in communities, rather than holding a large rally.