June 10
South Africa: Ahead of Municipal Elections, South Africans Vent Frustration With Local Government
Trust in local councillors declines as perceptions of corruption rise. Read more »
April 17
South Africa: 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. Read more »
April 16
South Africa: 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. Read more »
April 07
South Africa: Pp102 - Democracy and Its Discontented: What Drives Demand for Democracy in South Africa?
Citizens' attitudes toward democracy still hinge on government performance. Read more »
March 31
South Africa: 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. Read more »
March 26
South Africa: Basotho Women Still Face Social Barriers to Work and Leadership Roles
Most citizens say police and courts should do more to protect women and girls against discrimination and harassment. Read more »
January 09
South Africa: South Africans Oppose Immigration, Express Mixed Attitudes Toward Foreigners
Large majorities would reduce or eliminate entry by foreign workers and refugees. Read more »
January 06
South Africa: South Africans Embrace Ethnic Identity, Distrust Other Ethnic Groups
More than four in 10 citizens say the government discriminates against their ethnic group. Read more »
December 23, 2025
South Africa: South Africans Lament Govt Performance On Improving Basic Health Care
Most citizens say they worry about obtaining or affording medical care when they need it. Read more »
November 28, 2025
South Africa: 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. Read more »
November 26, 2025
Southern Africa: Young, Urban, Educated, Working Emaswati Eyeing Jobs Abroad, Mostly in South Africa
Citizens support free cross-border movement but want fewer immigrants. Read more »
November 14, 2025
South Africa: South Africans Overwhelmingly Say Police, Courts Are Failing to Protect Women and Girls Against Discrimination and Harassment
From school to the workplace, barriers to gender equality persist. Read more »
November 07, 2025
South Africa: South Africans Endorse Open Trade, Greater African Voice in International Affairs
Majorities welcome the influence of China, the AU, and SADC. Read more »
November 03, 2025
South Africa: Informed Citizens Say Climate Change Is Worsening Life in South Africa, Call for Action
Many report taking steps to adjust to changing weather patterns. Read more »
October 31, 2025
South Africa: South African Youth See Government As Failing On Job Creation, Look to Public Sector for Work
More than eight in 10 young adults say their country is headed in "the wrong direction." Read more »
October 08, 2025
South Africa: Breaking New Ground: Afrobarometer's 2024 Election Panel Survey in South Africa
Key findings Read more »
