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Nearly half of South Africans feel politically homeless ahead of local elections
Ipsos study reveals voter alienation, low municipal trust, and a mixed appetite for polls as 2026/7 elections approach – regardless of a choice of more than 500 parties
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Gen Z South Africans struggle to find happiness this Valentine's Day
While South Africa ranks among the world's most romantically content nations, a new Ipsos Love Life Satisfaction study reveals a troubling trend: Generation Z is the unhappiest generation in the country – with young women bearing the heaviest burden.
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South Africans find joy in relationships despite economic pressures
As Valentine's Day approaches, a new Ipsos Love Life Satisfaction study reveals that South Africans continue to thrive in matters of the heart, with feeling loved and appreciated ranking as the nation's number one source of happiness – even as financial stress weighs heavily on the Rainbow Nation.
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Eight in ten South Africans say country heading in wrong direction as GNU struggles to restore confidence
New Ipsos data reveals persistent pessimism about South Africa's trajectory, despite initial post-election optimism following GNU formation
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Global perceptions amid earth’s temperature breaching the 1.5 degrees tipping point
Amidst global temperature rise concerns, Ipsos uncovers declining individual action despite heightened awareness. Spanning 32 countries, our report reveals regional differences in climate policy expectations and economic apprehensions, providing a roadmap for strategic climate engagement.
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South Africans express doubts about GNU’s cooperation and effectiveness
The recent postponement and subsequent vote on the Budget Speech in the South African Parliament have intensified public scrutiny of the Government of National Unity (GNU). This delay not only raised questions about the GNU's stability but also heightened concerns about the country's economic outlook.
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South Africans uphold universal Human Rights amidst global challenges
As South Africa prepares to commemorate Human Rights Day on 21 March, an Ipsos study reveals that South Africans strongly believe in the universality of human rights and democracy, despite perceiving an increasingly dangerous future world.
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Energy deficiency in Africa and the rise of solar solutions
Africa's energy landscape is characterized by significant deficiencies, with vast disparities in electricity access across the continent.
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Progress and Polarisation: Global Attitudes Toward Gender Equality in 2025
Ipsos' International Women's Day Survey Reveals Mixed Views on Gender Equality Advancements and Societal Tensions.
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South African’s dream of home ownership clashes with rising costs
As property prices soar and rents climb, South Africans are caught between their dreams of home ownership and the harsh realities of an increasingly expensive housing market. A new Ipsos Housing Monitor, which surveyed adults across 30 countries, reveals that while 9 out of 10 online South Africans believe everyone has a right to own their own home, nearly half are struggling to keep up with housing costs.