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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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We need to talk about generations - Understanding generations
Marketing is overrun with stereotypes, hot takes and clichés. Some of the most enduring in the first two decades of this century centred on the post-1980 millennials, who were proclaimed as a new generation that would completely disrupt business.
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Ipsos Update - July 2022
Ben Page introduces July’s edition of Ipsos Update with his reflections on the mounting public concern about inflation and the consequences of this for consumer spending. Alongside updates on how people around the world are reacting to cost-of-living pressures, this month’s articles focus on topics which include the demographics and psychographics of Pakistan, and the changing global attitudes towards refugees. We also take a look at the latest Ipsos Views papers on the growth of commerce ecosystems, achieving intimate consumer connections in large communities, and the use of AI to predict future innovation success.
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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