South Africa: On the Road to Turmoil?
Long the example of stability on the African continent, South Africa emerged in the 1990s, after decades of apartheid, as an up-and-coming democracy ruled by […] More
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South Africa Has Made Political Reforms; Social, Economic Fixes Must Follow
With alleged corruption permeating the South African government and protests spreading across the country for President Jacob Zuma to go, some outside observers view the […] More
Veteran Envoy Calls South Africa’s Reputation for Instability “Fake”
The new Fund for Peace 2017 Fragile States Index (FSI) shows South Africa as increasingly unstable, ranking third in stability for Africa, behind Botswana and […] More
Urban-Rural Divide
The political party associated with anti-apartheid leader and former South African President Nelson Mandela – the African National Congress (ANC) – may, for the first […] More
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Corrupt Party
South Africa’s ruling party since the end of apartheid in 1994, the African National Congress (ANC), has been dropping in popular support, exemplified by recent […] More
South Africa: ANC Losing Its Grip on Power
The political party almost synonymous with anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, the African National Congress (ANC), is losing its grip on power. At the same time, […] More
Stability in Sub-Saharan Africa
Historically, Sub-Saharan Africa has been most known for poverty, hunger, corruption, and violence. Alongside this message, the image of a rising, or aspiring, Africa has […] More
Rwanda: On the Cusp
Rwandan President Paul Kagame’s January 1 announcement that he will stand for a third term following the December 2015 constitutional referendum, thereby ending the two-term […] More
South Africa: Country in Crisis
Since the end of apartheid in 1994, South Africa has achieved much: over 3.5 million homes have been built for those with low-incomes, millions have […] More
Somalia: Change Coming?
Since Somalia’s independence in 1960, its relationship with the U.S. has been—for lack of a better metaphor—on a roller coaster that travels up and down […] More
Crime in South Africa
South Africa has come a long way since 1994, when the country was on a knife’s edge, and it seemed civil war was imminent. With […] More
Protecting Your Business
CSS Tactical (Pty) Ltd, a security company in Johannesburg, South Africa, takes a community policing approach to crime prevention. CEO Ricky Croock discussed with The […] More
Understanding Root Causes
Ambassador John Campbell served as a Foreign Service Officer in South Africa during the transition from apartheid to majority rule. He told The Cipher Brief […] More
Investing in Local Communities
Illovo Sugar Limited, Africa’s biggest sugar producer, exports raw and refined sugar globally. After crime and conflict in South Africa over land ownership affected business […] More