Daily Digest | Survey finds that fewer South Africans back democracy and that support for military rule is rising

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Fewer than half of South Africans actively support democracy, and for the first time in over 25 years, more citizens say they would accept military rule than oppose it.
Those are some of the recent findings from the Afrobarometer survey, which reveals a nation grappling with dissatisfaction and disillusionment. Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita talk to Political Analyst and Lecturer - Leeto Briggar about what a South Africa under authoritarian rule would look like. They also look at countries under a similar rule and how people are reacting to their government
30 Oct 2025 English South Africa Business · Arts

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