List of South Africa articles
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A general view of the Paleisheuwel solar plant, which was established by Italy-based Enel Green Power, in partnership with South African electricity public utility Eskom, in Paleisheuwel, South Afrcia on June 5. This solar plant can produce 82MW of electricity, which can power 48000 households. Why South Africa Won’t Be Going Green
Clean energy was not a priority for voters—and a weakened ANC will make climate-friendly policies even less likely.
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South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma addresses his supporters outside the Johannesburg High Court in Johannesburg on June 3. South Africa Should Take Zuma’s Threats Seriously
The ex-president’s party is openly hostile to democracy, but excluding it after a strong election showing could lead to violence.
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Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sergei Lavrov (L) and South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor (R) speak during a press conference in Pretoria on Jan. 23, 2023. Why South Africa’s Nonalignment Is Here to Stay
The end of ANC majority rule is unlikely to signal a dramatic shift in the country’s foreign policy.
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A bright yellow electoral poster of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa hangs from a chain-link fence that surrounds a packed-dirt clearing around several low buildings. A few trees are visible in the background beneath a cloudy sky. In the poster, Ramaphosa smiles while wearing a suit. Text beside his face says "Let's do more, together. Vote ANC." Will South Africa’s ANC Be Forced to Govern in a Coalition?
The ruling party could still win—but everything from a hard-left coalition to a national unity government is possible.
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Farmers work in a field donated to the Black community in Coligny, South Africa on Apr. 15, 2019. Why Land Reform Matters in South Africa’s Election
Even in an urbanized economy, many Black voters care deeply about the government’s unfulfilled promises when it comes to land redistribution.
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A man in a black t-shirt and dark jeans sits on the ledge of an apartment building roof. Behind him is a tall building and city scene with mountains in the background. Can Zackie Achmat Change South Africa From Inside Parliament?
After decades as a thorn in the side of politicians, one of South Africa’s most celebrated activists is running for office.
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A city power worker removes an illegally connected electrical cable in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 9, 2022. Can South Africa Keep the Lights On?
Even with the suspension of power cuts, voters remain skeptical ahead of the country's general elections.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at a podium onstage at an ANC rally. Zuma wears a shirt in the green-and-yellow party colors, as do many of the people crowded onstage behind him. He also raises one fist in the air as he speaks into the microphone. South Africa’s Uncertain Election, Explained
The African National Congress risks losing its majority for the first time since 1994.
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Two men, one in a t-shirt, the other in a uniform, beret and sunglasses, hold up a large painted portrait of Jacob Zuma in military garb and holding a spear. The men stand in front of a large stadium, with the crowd seen behind them. Why Jacob Zuma Still Looms Large in South African Politics
South Africa’s controversial former president could end up as the country’s kingmaker—despite being banned from running for office.
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Field level inside a soccer stadium, four players running towards camera smile and hug each other to celebrate a goal. A frowning opposition goalkeeper is a bit behind them on the right of the composition. The fans in the stadium stands are blurred in the background. The African Cup of Migrations
Aspiring soccer players used to leave the continent to pursue their dreams in Europe. Now they are coming home.
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Several photographers and videographers swarm a bench of judges as they take their seats at the International Court of Justice in the Hague, the Netherlands. The room is lined with wooden paneling and chandeliers hang above. headphones and translation devices sit on the bench in front of the members of the court. The World Reacts to South Africa’s ICJ Case
Inside the case, and its global implications.
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A man with a serious expression holds the Palestinian and South African flags as he stands at a demonstration in support for Palestinians in Bucharest, Romania, under a cloudy sky. South Africa’s ICJ Case Was Too Narrow
By omitting Hamas and limiting its case to the crime of genocide, Pretoria lost an opportunity to halt the fighting.
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A crowd of people wave Palestinian flags under a dim sky at dusk as they gather around a statue of late South African President Nelson Mandela with his fist raised in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah. What South Africa Really Won at the ICJ
For much of the world, Pretoria has restored its reputation as a moral beacon—at America’s expense.
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An illustration shows a row of clenched fists holding the national flags of the U.K., the U.S., Bangladesh, South Africa, and India for a story about nationalism in elections. The Specter of Nationalism
Identity politics has always influenced elections. In 2024, it will pose a serious threat to liberalism—and to democracy itself.
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A photo collage illustration shows candidates for global elections in 2024 including: India's Narendra Modi; Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum; Russia's Vladimir Putin; Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro; South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa; Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina; the United Kingdom's Rishi Sunak; Taiwan's Lai Ching-te; El Salvador's Nayib Bukele; and Tunisia's Kais Said. Elections to Follow in 2024
Dozens of countries will vote this year. In many of them, democracy is at a tipping point.
