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Plastic and other pollution along the Hennops River.  Photo by Delwyn Verasamy

South Africans agree with global consensus that single-use plastics should be banned

Nearly nine in 10 local survey participants believe global rules require a ban on unnecessary single-use plastic products most likely to become pollution

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) could unseat the Democratic Alliance (DA) as official opposition in the 2024 general elections

New poll suggests EFF could topple DA as official opposition

The poll also suggest the ANC could drop below 50%, requiring it to form a coalition to govern the country This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get…

The 2024 elections will celebrate 30 years of democracy in South Africa.

Research bodies say surveys aim to inform voters, not influence them

Polls by three organisations paint bleak electoral picture for the ANC

A person holds their phone with a screensaver of Queen Elizabeth II who died this afternoon on September 8, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and acceded the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is survived by her four children, Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Princess Royal, Andrew, Duke Of York and Edward, Duke of Wessex. (Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Should South Africans really care that the Queen of England is dead?

With the passing of Elizabeth II, the monarchy is set to lose credibility, visibility and popular appeal, according to recent polls

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Ipsos survey points to 49.3% support for ANC in local government elections

It is still unclear how discontent with politics, and the effects of Covid-19, will affect voter turnout, according to research company Ipsos

‘Not well’: The post-lockdown diagnosis for small business

And now another strict lockdown poses a new threat to businesses that struggled to keep going last year

Survey shows South Africans’ approval of president but not of political parties

According to the survey, 62% of South Africans think Cyril Ramaphosa is doing his job well, while 39% say no political party represents their views.

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South Africans unsure of what to expect in 2020

Almost half (49%) of South Africans, 15 years and older, agree or strongly agree that they view 2020 with optimism.

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Reduce packaging waste: Ipsos poll

Seventy-seven percent of South Africans agree they would prefer products with as little packaging as possible.

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South Africans weigh in on attitudes towards women

More than six in every 10 respondents believe a woman should obey her husband or partner, according to a recent Ipsos poll.

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The right to take refuge

An Ipsos global study finds most individuals surveyed believe people should be able to seek refuge from persecution, but scepticism is growing.

Analysts have warned against opinion polls as an accurate measure of sentiment ahead of the election, due mainly to the divergent outcomes of all the studies available. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

ANC could take 65% of national vote — Ipsos

According to the poll, conducted during March and April, the ANC will take above 61% of the vote regardless of voter turnout

Tobacco products have been banned since Cyril Ramaphosa announced the nationwide lockdown. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Taxes to ashes: The smoking gun

A new reports shows that the illegal cigarette trade is costing the fiscus — and the health department — billions

Up in smoke: Government has backtracked on allowing the sale of tobacco products under level four of the national lockdown. (Reuters)

Illegal cigarette brand a top seller in SA

An Ipsos report says the sale of illegal cigarettes is on the increase

Professor Terry Hughes of James Cook University, who leads the surveys of bleached corals, cautioned that while some damaged coral regain their colour within several months, more badly damaged reefs can take a decade to recover. (AFP)

It’s not that bad! Science, tourism clash on Great Barrier Reef

Every year, more than two million snorkel-wielding tourists head to Australia’s famed coral ecosystem, generating revenues of $4.3-billion

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R5-million for six months: Nene demands an explanation for SAA CFO’s massive contract

The Democratic Alliance is losing supporters

DA secret poll counters Ipsos

But the party’s survey suggests it has lost support in the Western Cape

BEE has also been a source of fierce contestation within the party. (Skyler Reid/M&G)

DA challenges Ipsos poll report

The Democratic Alliance has rubbished the report which indicates support for the party is waning

South Africa needs a specialised, independent and well-resourced body to investigate illicit trading. The call was made at a panel discussion hosted by the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa.

Illicit tobacco trade a threat to jobs — union

‘What is disturbing is that our government, Sars in particular, moves very slowly when it comes to taking action against illicit traders’

Maimane has asked voters for just one chance. And if the party has not performed in government, then voters can vote them out in 2024. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Maimane ‘not concerned’ by drop in DA’s poll numbers

According to preliminary findings by Ipsos, the party is now polling at 20% support, two percentage points lower than what it achieved in 2014