South Africans’ views of the economy are closely tied to the national unemployment rate | Pew Research Center

November 12, 2025

2. How South Africans view their country’s leaders, parties

South Africans’ views of the economy are closely tied to the national unemployment rate

South Africans’ views of the economy are closely tied to the national unemployment rate

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South Africans’ views of the economy are closely tied to the national unemployment rate

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2. How South Africans view their country’s leaders, parties
Nearly two-thirds of South Africans viewed the ANC and its leader Ramaphosa favorably in spring 2025
South Africans’ views of the economy are closely tied to the national unemployment rate
Favorability of the ANC is up in the year after historically poor election for party