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South Africans showing some optimism: Are we turning the corner?
On Friday, October 11, 2024, South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU) - consisting of very diverse political parties - will mark its 100th day in office. Recent monthly online surveys conducted by Ipsos shed light on the country's evolving political landscape and offer a glimmer of hope for the nation's future. As South Africa adapts to this unprecedented post-election era, the survey results reveal encouraging signs stemming from the GNU's formation.
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Stokvels remain the untapped 'human banks' of South Africa
A new online and video-based study by market research specialist Ipsos has revealed that South Africa’s R50-Billion Stokvel sector made up of more than 800 000 Stokvel groups and 11-million members* is a vast network of dynamic ‘human banks’ in the South African economy.
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Exploring the multifaceted opinions about abortion in South Africa
Abortion, an issue that sparks intense debate in many countries, gives rise to a diverse spectrum of viewpoints and emotions. Gaining insight into the ever-shifting terrain of abortion rights, attitudes, and trends illuminates societal views and the evolution of perspectives. Across 29 countries, a prevailing trend emerges: a majority supports the legalisation of abortion, at least in most cases.
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South Africa’s unemployment nightmare: The burden on its people
According to the recent Ipsos What Worries the World survey, a total of 69% of South Africans cite unemployment as their top worry, as opposed to 41% of the rest of world who chose inflation as their top worry.
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Ipsos Update – May 2023
Generations, corporate purpose, climate change… Ipsos Update explores the latest and greatest research & thinking on key topics from Ipsos teams around the world.
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Enthusiasm for the metaverse and extended reality is highest in emerging countries
Survey finds the global public divided in their level of excitement about the new technologies
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Global consumer sentiment growth has nearly halted
Consumer confidence is down in the world’s two largest economies
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Citizens don’t expect national economies to recover anytime soon
Global survey finds onus to lead recovery is on governments and big business
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World Youth Skills Day 2021: Worse mental health and wellbeing are seen as long-lasting outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic for children and young people
On average, almost four in ten across 29 countries (a global country average of 37%), think worse mental health and wellbeing among children and young people will be a long-lasting outcome of the pandemic, according to new global study from Ipsos.
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World Population Day: An emptier planet by the turn of the century?
“Population change isn’t a good thing or a bad thing. But it is a big thing.” 1