What kind of coalition we end up with is keeping both armchair and professional political analysts deeply occupied

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GUEST – Izak Odendaal - Old Mutual Wealth Investment Strategist

In exactly a month, South Africa heads to the polls for a national general election. It is one of several notable elections worldwide. The stakes are particularly high locally, as it is the first time since the dawn of democracy in 1994 that a coalition government at national level seems the most likely outcome. What kind of coalition we end up with is keeping both armchair and professional political analysts deeply occupied.
30 Apr 2024 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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