South Africa News & Analysis

Examining the geopolitical and economic importance of manganese, a lesser-known metal that helps drive modern industry.

Examining the geoeconomic importance of platinum, and political dynamics within its largest exporter of South Africa.

Palladium is primed to become a critical strategic commodity in the coming decades, but the concentrated nature of its supply chains, focused on Russia and South Africa, represent a geopolitical headache in-the-making.

Takeaways from the recent Exercise Mosi-2 joint naval exercises between Russia, China, and South Africa in the Indian Ocean.

Former president Zuma has made a habit of subverting the constitutional order for political gain, and the destabilizing consequences are now on open display.

A week of violence and looting poses a serious threat to South Africa’s long-term stability.

If COVID-19 relief was BRICS’ time to shine, the bloc has yet to rise to the challenge.

With its recent election re-run, Malawi became an exemplar of institutional maturity on the African continent.

South Africa take heed: “a virus is harmful, but the destruction of rights is fatal.”

After years of decay and deficiency, South Africa’s executive has stood up to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Democracy continues to backslide on the African continent.

Can the African Union make this an “African Century,” or is it destined to share the same fate as the Organisation of African Unity that preceded it?

Despite a recent stabilization, African debt levels have some worrying about the continent’s resilience in the event of a global economic downturn.

Botswana has long been viewed as a democratic exemplar on the continent, but its reputation is now being challenged.

Reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated. The BRICS bloc is still relevant, just not as relevant as it once was.