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AD1192: Ahead of municipal elections, South Africans vent frustration with local government
Trust in local councillors declines as perceptions of corruption rise.
South Africa Round 10 summary of results
Summary of results for the Afrobarometer Round 10 survey in South Africa, 2025.
AD1170: Democracy on shaky ground in South Africa as dissatisfaction with its functioning abounds
Majorities reject dictatorship and one-party rule, but fewer than half are opposed to military rule.
AD1169: Withdrawing from democracy? South Africans increasingly trust army, support military rule
A majority of citizens see it as legitimate for the armed forces to take control of government if elected leaders abuse their power.
PP102: Democracy and its discontented: What drives demand for democracy in South Africa?
Citizens’ attitudes toward democracy still hinge on government performance.
AD1159: South Africans split on effectiveness of GNU at solving the country’s problems, say elected officials should prioritise voter demands
Majority see ruling coalition as evidence of the country’s unity in diversity.
AD1108: South Africans oppose immigration, express mixed attitudes toward foreigners
Large majorities would reduce or eliminate entry by foreign workers and refugees.
AD1102: South Africans embrace ethnic identity, distrust other ethnic groups
More than four in 10 citizens say the government discriminates against their ethnic group.
AD1098: South Africans lament government performance on improving basic health care
Most citizens say they worry about obtaining or affording medical care when they need it.
AD1085: South Africans support women’s autonomy in marriage and reproduction, including abortion
Most citizens endorse making contraceptives available regardless of people’s age or marital status.
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