South Africa

South Africa exemplifies a largely successful peace process after the end of Apartheid. However, considerable political, social, and economic challenges persist. GIGA researchers examine South Africa’s democracy, political representation, foreign policy, and transitional justice, as well as its role in international relations. 


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    GIGA Focus Africa | 3/2024

    South Africa’s Watershed Election: The Dawn of Coalition Politics

    In a historic election, the African National Congress lost its absolute majority for the first time since the democratic transition in 1994. Amid a profound domestic crisis and significant international challenges, South Africa’s political landscape will fundamentally change.

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