The implications of South Africa’s political fragmentation
A key takeaway from South Africa’s municipal elections is that the trend towards party system fragmentation is continuing. The shift to coalition government since 2024 has delivered more in terms of fiscal rectitude and structural reforms than we had expected. But over the longer term, the changing political environment may make it harder to keep the public finances in good health and lift growth.
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