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In-depth analysis of important political developments in South Africa, with a focus on their broader economic and policy implications. These notes are exclusive to Premium Insights clients and provide space for deeper dives into specific political events, trends and themes. For more regular updates on political developments, see the BER Weekly Review.

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Political risks ahead of South Africa’s 2026 local elections

Date Uploaded: January 14 2026 09:52


The last two local government elections in SA took place against a backdrop of elevated internal and external political uncertainty, a trend expected to continue into the 2026 local government election . We therefore begin the year’s client commentary with a political risk assessment by our newly appointed political analyst, Natasha Marrian, examining current political dynamics and key risks ahead of the upcoming election.